Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Georgetown Northwestern Vanderbilt Villanova Michigan Purdue Duke WUSTL Harvard BC USC Emory| University of Notre Dame | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | slu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $49,800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 6% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 13,105 students)
Notre Dame vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- University of Notre Dame is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Notre Dame than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($59,794.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($28,474 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($13,890 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Notre Dame (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 34.7% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($49,859 vs. $37,006)
Notre Dame vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 198 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Notre Dame (3.91)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (96% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $28,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $61,800)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/