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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1120/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 6,114 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Xavier?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Xavier University ($49,800.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Xavier ($29,651 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 0.5% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($13,820 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 32.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($37,006 vs. $27,897)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 146 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,500)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/