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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 15,755 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wisconsin?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 437% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Wisconsin Madison ($49,800.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($13,376 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 7.7% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($12,894 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Wisconsin Madison (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 231.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,006 vs. $11,171)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 43 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $3,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/