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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 17,202 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Baylor than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($54,844.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Baylor ($30,911 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 2.4% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($14,235 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Baylor University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 88.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($38,498 vs. $20,409)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 18 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Baylor (51%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/