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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 8,862 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Belmont?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Belmont University ($52,260.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Belmont ($30,911 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 2% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($14,290 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Belmont University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 68% larger than aid received Belmont University ($38,498 vs. $22,922)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 99 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (81.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $12,700 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/