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Overview |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $266 |
Diversity |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,290.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than St. Ambrose University ($21,755 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 19.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,050 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,476 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 36 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,660 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,764)
- IWU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($249 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/