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Overview |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,419 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #596 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xula.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,996 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,996 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,080 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,511 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,803 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 8,377 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,499 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $218 |
Diversity |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 76% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Xavier University of Louisiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University of Louisiana is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,419 students vs. 2,386 students)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier University of Louisiana or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Xavier University of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($25,990.00 vs. $23,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southwest Baptist University ($18,080 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 25.5% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($8,290 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 13% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($20,511 vs. $18,146)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier University of Louisiana or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Xavier University of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 8 points higher than at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Xavier University of Louisiana (95.2%)
Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier University of Louisiana or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Southwest Baptist University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $25,000 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($21,087 vs. $26,499)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($218 vs. $273)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/