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Is SLU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$195,605 Avg Total Cost

Saint Louis University Value Report

What is a SLU degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares SLU with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Saint Louis University is ranked #1,774 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Saint Louis University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1774 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  20.84 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $195,605 for a SLU Degree

The average SLU student's degree will cost an estimated $195,605. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,477 and a typical 4.12 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$47,477
Average Years to Graduate4.12
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$195,605

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average SLU student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SLU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$158,645 In-State With Aid
$267,355 Avg Cost No Aid
4.12 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how SLU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$267,355#0F
All Students$195,605#1,774D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$158,645#1,823F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$267,355#F
All Students$195,605#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$158,645#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Missouri.

About 98% of SLU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SLU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SLU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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