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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 17,202 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Miami?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 257.1% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Miami University ($52,260.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($27,928 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 14.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,570 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Miami University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 203.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($38,498 vs. $12,685)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 2 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (81.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Miami? 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 Miami and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/