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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,419 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #596 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,996 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,996 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,080 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,511 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,803 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 8,377 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University of Louisiana is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,419 students vs. 3,144 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Xavier University of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at GWU than Xavier University of Louisiana ($31,220.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University of Louisiana than GWU ($18,080 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 3.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,400 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Xavier University of Louisiana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Xavier University of Louisiana ($24,130 vs. $20,511)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 73 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Xavier University of Louisiana (3.7)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than GWU (74.9%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or GWU? 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 GWU and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is the same as at Gardner Webb University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $21,200 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,499)
- GWU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/