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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 48% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 15,755 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Purdue?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 412.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Purdue University Main Campus ($49,800.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($12,576 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 38.5% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($10,030 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Purdue University Main Campus (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 313.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($37,006 vs. $8,950)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 26 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/