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Overview |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 6,396 students)
Louisville vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Webster University?
- Webster University is 140.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Webster University than University of Louisville ($29,640.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Webster University ($19,327 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 16.2% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,668 vs. $12,398)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville as Webster University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 71.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($20,944 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 50 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have at the same average high school GPA (3.64) as students at Webster University (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Louisville vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/