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Overview |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,310 students)
Immaculata University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or AMU?
- Immaculata University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Immaculata University than Ave Maria University ($26,900.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Immaculata University ($21,078 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,620 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($21,341 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 123 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than AMU (44.2%)
Immaculata University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or AMU? 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 AMU and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Ave Maria University (55% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/