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San Francisco State USD WUSTL SCU UCSC Seattle U Loyola Creighton University Marquette University Illinois Chapman UOP| University of San Francisco | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 54% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 9,212 students)
USF vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- University of San Francisco is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at USF than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($57,670.00 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 USF ($30,911 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 18.7% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,570 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of San Francisco (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 18.5% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($38,498 vs. $32,492)
USF vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 85 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at USF (3.57)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $8,600 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $61,800)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USF graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/