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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
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| Applied | 15,377 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 10,111 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Villanova than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($63,806.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Villanova ($30,911 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 16% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,570 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Villanova University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($42,948 vs. $38,498)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 69 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (90% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/