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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 17,202 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Drexel than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($58,293.00 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 Drexel ($30,911 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,570 vs. $17,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus as Drexel University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 14.4% larger than aid received Drexel University ($38,498 vs. $33,654)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 43 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/