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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,595 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 19% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Lewis and Clark than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($59,250.00 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 Lewis and Clark ($29,651 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 3.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,890 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($38,167 vs. $37,006)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average high school GPA (3.95) as students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $10,900 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/