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Saint Louis, MO · St. Louis, MO
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Washington University in St Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,066/yr | $21,786/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,528/yr | $1,716/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,000 | $17,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,751/yr | $1,928/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,364/yr | $5,578/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,062/yr | $12,603/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,741/yr | $42,170/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $186/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,900/yr | $21,854/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,600/yr | $21,854/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $1,304/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,264/yr | $3,575/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $41,959/yr | $88,488/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,166/yr | $65,790/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,166/yr | $65,790/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 12% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 12% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1500–1570 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1530 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 34–35 · Math 31–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,916 | 32,240 |
| Students accepted | 3,669 | 3,855 |
| Students who enrolled | 847 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 28% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 94% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 95% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,105/yr | $86,182/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,105–$83,389 | $60,733–$137,446 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 93% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 95% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 89% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 94% |
| Asian students graduating | 61% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,047/yr | $78,073/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 90% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 85% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 92% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 85% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 85% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,194/yr | $81,347/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 11% | Engineering 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Social Sciences 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 24% of degrees | Engineering — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Military Technologies — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $123,268/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $130,529/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 41% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,658 | 7,857 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,569 | 8,137 |
| Average professor pay | $9,445/mo | $16,945/mo |
| Full-time professors | 14% | 73% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $54,390 | $88,696 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | St. Louis, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1872 | 1853 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 9% |
| Men | 33% | 46% |
| Women | 67% | 54% |
| White students | 65% | 40% |
| Black students | 13% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.5% | 13% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 21% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 11% |
| Part-time students | 35% | 4.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 37% | 8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,073/yr | $181,929/yr |
| Endowment | $80.3M | $12.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,059 | 7,088 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,500/yr | $13,188/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $2,800/yr | $7,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 497 | 519 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $10.9M | $10.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.6M | $11.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $99,186 | $112,333 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.