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Overview |
Webster University | SU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,606 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #434 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,530 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,530 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,475 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Webster University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,341 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 3,097 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Webster University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Webster University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Webster University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | SU | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 4,343 students)
Webster University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at SU than Webster University ($34,614.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Webster University ($26,400 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 8.6% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,800 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Webster University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Webster University ($24,100 vs. $21,475)
Webster University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 104 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Webster University (58%)
Webster University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University or SU? 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 SU and Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Shenandoah University and Webster University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Webster University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/