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Overview |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 15,755 students)
Louisville vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 304.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Louisville ($49,800.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($19,327 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 30.2% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($10,668 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 202.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($37,006 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 98 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $16,600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/