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University Heights, OH · Cincinnati, OH
| John Carroll University | Xavier University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,746/yr | $32,997/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,945/yr | $26,728/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,485/yr | $28,201/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,900/yr | $32,175/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,477/yr | $33,824/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,240/yr | $35,451/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,520/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,549/yr | $13,820/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,300/yr | $3,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,827/yr | $65,476/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,500/yr | $50,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $50,500/yr | $50,640/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 86% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1330 | 1103–1310 |
| SAT average | 1298 | 1217 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–32 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–32 · Math 25–29 | English 21–31 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,238 | 16,750 |
| Students accepted | 3,437 | 14,694 |
| Students who enrolled | 556 | 1,229 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 8.4% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 21% | 26% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 79% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,860/yr | $64,873/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,612–$93,077 | $43,067–$89,915 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 73% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,187/yr | $54,758/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 72% | 59% |
| Pell students who graduate | 74% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $62,706/yr | $57,972/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 39% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 23% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 39% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $65,716/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $119,834/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 9.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,274 | 4,207 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 525 | 1,262 |
| Average professor pay | $10,285/mo | $9,257/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $97,381 | $93,802 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | University Heights, OH | Cincinnati, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1886 | 1831 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Men | 54% | 45% |
| Women | 46% | 55% |
| White students | 80% | 73% |
| Black students | 6.3% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 19% | 16% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,871/yr | $13,013/yr |
| Endowment | $286.5M | $269.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,437 | 2,352 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,990/yr | $7,520/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,170/yr | $6,300/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 666 | 377 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $8.9M |
| Athletics budget | $5.8M | $31.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.8M | $31.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $58,128 | $544,191 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.