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Overview |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Xavier | ||
| 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Xavier?
- Hamline University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Hamline University than Xavier University ($45,540.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Xavier ($23,021 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 23.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,213 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Xavier University ($33,013 vs. $27,897)
Hamline University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 16 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Hamline University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Hamline University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,500)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/