Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Baylor UT Austin Trinity College WUSTL SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College Loyola Creighton University SU| Saint Louis University Main Campus | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $48,648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 2,692 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Trinity?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Trinity University ($49,800.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Trinity ($29,651 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 1.8% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,890 vs. $14,134)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus as Trinity University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 10.1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($37,006 vs. $33,614)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 37 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $61,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/