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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Georgia Denison| Miami University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Xavier | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Miami | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 6,114 students)
Miami vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 212.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Xavier than Miami University ($44,770.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Xavier ($23,031 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 14.5% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,820 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 89.1% larger than aid received Miami University ($27,897 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 148 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Miami vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Xavier University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $200 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/