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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,419 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #596 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,996 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,996 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,080 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,511 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,803 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,377 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,419 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Xavier University of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at SU than Xavier University of Louisiana ($33,790.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University of Louisiana than SU ($18,080 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 8% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,400 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Xavier University of Louisiana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Xavier University of Louisiana ($23,467 vs. $20,511)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 45 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SU (3.7)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than SU (80.4%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or SU? 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 SU and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $13,400 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,499)
- SU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/