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UTSA Texas State UIC Mount St. Mary's College Dominican SJC Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin Trinity Christian College St. Mary's University Concordia University Chicago| Saint Xavier University | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $281 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | UIW | ||
| 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
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 3,523 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or UIW?
- Saint Xavier University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UIW for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Saint Xavier University than University of the Incarnate Word ($34,640.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than UIW ($11,302 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,780 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as University of the Incarnate Word (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of the Incarnate Word ($29,886 vs. $24,805)
Saint Xavier University vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is 27 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
Saint Xavier University vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University or UIW? 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 UIW and Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $600 more per year than Saint Xavier University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,000)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $3,157 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($24,022 vs. $27,179)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($248 vs. $281)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/