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Overview |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,203 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,887 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,887 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,334 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,463 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,769 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 3,703 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1560 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (23,203 students vs. 17,202 students)
Northwestern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Northwestern University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($64,887.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Northwestern than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($64,887.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($23,341 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 39.6% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,570 vs. $20,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Northwestern University (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 67.4% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($64,463 vs. $38,498)
Northwestern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 203 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Northwestern (3.92)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (94% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $28,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $61,800)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/