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CofC PC Augustana Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University Loras College UofSC ECU Campbell University| Saint Ambrose University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or CSU?
- Saint Ambrose University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Charleston Southern University ($34,290.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than St. Ambrose University ($17,536 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 6.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,250 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,417 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 20 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or CSU? 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 CSU and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Charleston Southern University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $8,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/