Washington University in St Louis Comparison

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Overview

WUSTL
Location Saint Louis, MO
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 17,012
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #20
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website wustl.edu
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Costs

WUSTL
Tuition (In State) $59,420
Tuition (Out of State) $59,420
Room & Board $18,470
Avg Net Price $23,432
Avg Grant Aid $58,188
% Receiving Grant Aid 43%

Admission

WUSTL
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 32,014
Admitted 3,764
Acceptance Rate 11.8%
Enrolled % 48.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.92
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 33/35
SAT Range 1500/1570
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 4, 2025

Academics

WUSTL
Student to Faculty Ratio 7:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (17%)
  • Social Sciences (16%)
  • Engineering (11%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Biology (7%)

Outcomes

WUSTL
Graduation Rate 93%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $82,800
Making Student Loan Payments 88%
Median Student Loan Debt $19,900
Median Loan Payment $205

Diversity

WUSTL
% Men 47%
% Women 53%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 55%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

WUSTL
% In-State 12%
% Out-of-State 77%

Campus

WUSTL
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/