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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 35,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $6,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $6,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $9,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $14,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 11,006 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 7,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1290/1450 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $113 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | BYU | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (35,074 students vs. 17,202 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or BYU?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 704.5% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $6,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 704.5% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Brigham Young University Provo ($52,260.00 vs. $6,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($14,643 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 49.9% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($9,720 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Brigham Young University Provo (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 512.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($38,498 vs. $6,284)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 33 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming BYU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at BYU (3.89)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than BYU (69.2%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or BYU? 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 BYU and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $7,300 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $61,800)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/