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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | TCU | ||
| 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 TCU based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 12,273 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at TCU than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($53,890.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than TCU ($29,651 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 2.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,890 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 31.9% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($37,006 vs. $28,048)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 37 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or TCU? 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 TCU and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/