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Overview |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,211 students)
Xavier vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Westminster College?
- Xavier University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Xavier than Westminster College ($44,770.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Xavier ($22,645 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 16.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,900 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Xavier University ($30,252 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 83 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Xavier vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Westminster College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $45,700)
- Westminster College and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/