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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 9% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or CMU?
- Saint Ambrose University is 159.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.8% higher at St. Ambrose University than Central Michigan University ($34,290.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than St. Ambrose University ($15,605 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 6.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,248 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 125.2% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,476 vs. $11,314)
St. Ambrose University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 1 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or CMU? 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 CMU and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Central Michigan University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,800 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,500)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/