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Overview |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,588 students)
Xavier vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or University of St Thomas?
- Xavier University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Xavier than University of St Thomas ($44,770.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Xavier ($19,207 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 41.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($9,760 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 20.3% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($27,897 vs. $23,181)
Xavier vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 8 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Xavier students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of St Thomas (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $2,700 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $54,500)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/