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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland WUSTL UWT UWB USF Washington State Loyola Creighton University Marquette University| Saint Louis University Main Campus | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 7,182 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Seattle U than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($53,235.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Seattle U ($30,911 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at Seattle University ($14,570 vs. $14,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle 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 21.3% larger than aid received Seattle University ($38,498 vs. $31,727)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 65 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Seattle U (76%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/