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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $275 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 29% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,167 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Guilford College than Saint Ambrose University ($40,400.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Guilford College ($23,359 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 7.6% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,988 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($30,922 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or St. Ambrose University .
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Guilford College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $871 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,635)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($266 vs. $275)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/