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Saint Louis, MO · St. Louis, MO
| Saint Louis University | Washington University in St Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,398/yr | $21,786/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,501/yr | $1,716/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $17,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,854/yr | $1,928/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,880/yr | $5,578/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,702/yr | $12,603/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,466/yr | $42,170/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $186/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,280/yr | $21,854/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,280/yr | $21,854/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,070/yr | $1,304/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,000/yr | $3,575/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $71,932/yr | $88,488/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,760/yr | $65,790/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $55,760/yr | $65,790/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 30% | 12% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | 12% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1410 | 1500–1570 |
| SAT average | 1317 | 1530 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–34 · Math 24–30 | English 34–35 · Math 31–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,377 | 32,240 |
| Students accepted | 12,527 | 3,855 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,775 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 16% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 35% | 28% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | 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 | Required | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 94% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 95% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,783/yr | $86,182/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,594–$97,115 | $60,733–$137,446 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 93% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 95% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 89% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 78% | 94% |
| Asian students graduating | 89% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,716/yr | $78,073/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 90% |
| Graduate on time | 72% | 85% |
| Pell students who graduate | 73% | 92% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 85% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $66,316/yr | $81,347/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Engineering 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Social Sciences 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 26% of degrees | Engineering — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $249,068/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $130,529/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 41% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,267 | 7,857 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 6,646 | 8,137 |
| Average professor pay | $11,423/mo | $16,945/mo |
| Full-time professors | 63% | 73% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $77,916 | $88,696 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | St. Louis, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1818 | 1853 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.9% | 9% |
| Men | 41% | 46% |
| Women | 59% | 54% |
| White students | 53% | 40% |
| Black students | 11% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9% | 13% |
| Asian students | 14% | 21% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 11% |
| Part-time students | 7.8% | 4.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,954/yr | $181,929/yr |
| Endowment | $1.9B | $12.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,188 | 7,088 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,803/yr | $13,188/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,657/yr | $7,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | 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 I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 354 | 519 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $29.6M | $10.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $29.6M | $11.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $475,572 | $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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.