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Overview |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,704 students)
Xavier vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or UVa-Wise?
- Xavier University is 641.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Xavier than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($44,770.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Xavier ($9,923 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 15.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,919 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 95.1% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($27,897 vs. $14,299)
Xavier vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 169 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Xavier vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $12,400 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/