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Overview |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 15,755 students)
Illinois vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 299.2% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($49,800.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($14,544 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 9.2% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($12,720 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 123.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($37,006 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 48 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Illinois 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 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $4,700 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $61,800)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/