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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 4,704 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lipscomb?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Lipscomb University ($49,800.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($27,937 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 1.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,890 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb 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 51.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($37,006 vs. $24,404)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 81 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/