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Overview |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 15,755 students)
UChicago vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- University of Chicago is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at UChicago than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($61,179.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than UChicago ($29,651 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($13,890 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Chicago (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 30.8% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($48,422 vs. $37,006)
UChicago vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 249 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have at the same average high school GPA (3.95) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (3.95)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (92% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $36,700 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $61,800)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/