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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $266 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 64% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,747 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 408.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($34,290.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than St. Ambrose University ($10,908 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 58.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($7,560 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 346.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($25,476 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 90 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (62% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,856 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,764)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/