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Augustana Loras College ISU WLC Monmouth College WUSTL UIU Bradley Roosevelt University McKendree University Iowa| Saint Ambrose University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 830 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or BLC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 21% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at St. Ambrose University than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,290.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than St. Ambrose University ($18,525 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 45% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($8,270 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 23% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($25,476 vs. $20,705)
St. Ambrose University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 24 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than BLC (58.5%)
St. Ambrose University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or BLC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BLC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $11,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,514 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,764)
- BLC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/