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Overview |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at St. Ambrose University than Judson University ($34,290.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than St. Ambrose University ($19,268 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 5.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,320 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Judson University ($25,476 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 36 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Judson University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,764)
- Judson University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/