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Overview |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
DU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 DU based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 13,387 students)
DU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- University of Denver is 11% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at DU than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($58,032.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than DU ($30,911 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 17% lower than costs at University of Denver ($14,570 vs. $17,049)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver as Saint Louis University Main Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 20.2% larger than aid received University of Denver ($38,498 vs. $32,023)
DU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 8 points higher than at DU (1249)
- Incoming DU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at DU (3.72)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than DU (71.2%)
DU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $1,600 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $61,800)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- DU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/