Key differences on Getting in
- 1
American's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than Saint Louis's
SAT midpoint - 2
American admits 62% vs. 75% at Saint Louis
Acceptance rate - 3
American's yield is 2 pts higher than Saint Louis's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Saint LouisSelective
- AmericanVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Saint LouisTest-optional
- AmericanTest-optional
How they read a record
Saint Louis
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
American
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Saint Louis | American |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why