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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #21 | ||
| 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) | $52,260 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 48% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 47.4% | ||
| 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 | 1210/1430 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 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 | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| 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% | 76% | ||
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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 16,500 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 18.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at WUSTL than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($61,750.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- 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 ($22,440 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 42.6% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($14,570 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Washington University in St Louis (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 58.5% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($61,036 vs. $38,498)
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 (81.5%) than WUSTL (12%)
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/