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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 17,202 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or UC?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 339.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($52,260.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($21,511 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 11.7% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($13,048 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 369.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($38,498 vs. $8,195)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 92 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (81.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or UC? 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 UC and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $16,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/