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Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL sxu.edu 3,030 students

Saint Xavier University's main campus is located on the southwest side of Chicago. The university has a strong Catholic identity fostered by the Sisters of Mercy. Distinctive programs include nursing and education, and the school emphasizes community engagement and service.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,855
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$36,840
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Saint Xavier University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 56% of students receive Pell Grants; 87% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $12,934, roughly 65% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,181 $36,724
$30K – $48K $8,699 $34,796
$48K – $75K $11,794 $47,176
$75K – $110K $16,705 $66,820
$110K+ $18,294 $73,176
Sticker price (no aid) $36,840 $147,360
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Saint Xavier University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$78,285/yr High 4.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
65
$49,533/yr Very High 4.3x
Finance Compare across schools →
64
$46,452/yr Very High 4.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
55
$46,835/yr High 2.9x
Business Compare across schools →
55
$44,190/yr High 3.3x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
52
$45,889/yr Very High 2.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
51
$46,377/yr High 2.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
51
$39,033/yr Moderate 3.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
49
$43,892/yr Very High 3.4x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
38
$31,970/yr Very High 3.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$37,977/yr High 2.9x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
34
$51,054/yr Low 2.5x
Sociology Compare across schools →
31
$35,103/yr High 2.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
29
$32,169/yr High 2.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
27
$25,828/yr Very High 0.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
25
$31,094/yr High 1.6x