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University of Dayton UC SPU Miami JCU Ohio State Butler Marquette University Loyola UW-Seattle Seattle U Michigan State| Xavier University | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Xavier | PLU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Xavier | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Xavier | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Xavier | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | PLU | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,633 students)
Xavier vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at PLU than Xavier University ($49,472.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Xavier ($24,825 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 16.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,826 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,435 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 6 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Xavier students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or PLU? 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 PLU and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $2,200 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/