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Augustana Loras College IU Southeast ISU AUM Monmouth College WUSTL UIU Eastern Bradley Indiana State PennWest Clarion| Indiana University East | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $266 |
Diversity |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IU East | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,747 students)
IU East vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 371.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at St. Ambrose University than Indiana University East ($34,290.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than St. Ambrose University ($8,837 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 27.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,412 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 223.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($25,476 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 89 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
IU East vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and IU East.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Indiana University East (62% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $15,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,264 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,764)
- IU East graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/