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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF WUSTL USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 54% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 8,815 students)
USD vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- University of San Diego is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at USD than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($53,810.00 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 USD ($29,651 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 22.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,890 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 1.6% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($37,006 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 21 points higher than at USD (1236)
- Incoming USD students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman USD students have at the same average high school GPA (3.95) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (3.95)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $8,400 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $61,800)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/