The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • VCU is a public and Saint Louis University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Saint Louis University has more expensive tuition & fees ($53,244) than VCU ($39,042).
  • It is harder to admit to Saint Louis University than VCU.
  • Saint Louis University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,160) than VCU (1,160).
  • Saint Louis University has higher submitted ACT score (26) than VCU (26).
  • VCU has more students with 28,082 students while Saint Louis University has 15,755 students.
  • Saint Louis University has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while VCU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • VCU has more full-time faculties with 2,183 faculties while Saint Louis University has 1,246 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Virginia Commonwealth University and Saint Louis University.
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VCUvs.Saint Louis University
Richmond, VirginiaLocationSaint Louis, Missouri
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$16,458
Out-Of-State$39,042
2024 Tuition & Fees$53,244
73%% Receiving Financial Aid78%
$11,794Average Amount of Financial Aid$32,937
91.00 %Acceptance Rates84.71 %
25.10 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.13 %
1,160SAT Score1,300
26ACT Score29
64 %Graduation Rate81 %
20 %Transfer-out Rate-
85 %Retention Rate87 %
28,082Student Population15,755
2,183Number of Faculties1,246
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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