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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin WUSTL Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State| University of Iowa | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $268 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 15,755 students)
Iowa vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 471.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Iowa ($49,800.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($19,587 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 21% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,476 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Iowa (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 271.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($37,006 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 93 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($223 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/