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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 1,967 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Wooster than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($57,050.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($28,976 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 2.9% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($13,500 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than The College of Wooster (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 14.3% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($42,315 vs. $37,006)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 20 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $10,600 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster and Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- The College of Wooster and Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/