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Overview |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,731 students)
Xavier vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at University of Scranton than Xavier University ($49,912.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than University of Scranton ($31,619 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,820 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 8.3% larger than aid received Xavier University ($30,218 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 23 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Xavier students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
Xavier vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or University of Scranton? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Scranton and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is the same as at University of Scranton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $7,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,500)
- University of Scranton and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/