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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $236 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | KWC | ||
| 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
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 813 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or KWC?
- Saint Xavier University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Saint Xavier University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,640.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than KWC ($11,302 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 5.4% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($11,175 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,886 vs. $20,036)
Saint Xavier University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 58 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Saint Xavier University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or KWC? 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 KWC and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $10,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,022)
- KWC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($236 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/