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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #124 | ||
| 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) | $49,800 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10% | ||
| 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 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 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 | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| 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% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 47% | ||
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 (22,344 students vs. 15,755 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 13.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Drexel than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($56,595.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Drexel ($29,651 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 22.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,890 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 9.3% larger than aid received Drexel University ($37,006 vs. $33,861)
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 (84.7%) than Drexel (79.6%)
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/