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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 43% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 15,755 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at WUSTL than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($59,420.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($23,432 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 33% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($13,890 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Washington University in St Louis (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 57.2% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($58,188 vs. $37,006)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 212 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at WUSTL (3.92)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (93% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $21,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $61,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($19,900 vs. $26,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/