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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at St. Ambrose University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($34,290.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than St. Ambrose University ($20,074 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 5.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,340 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,670 vs. $25,476)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 101 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (62% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College 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/