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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $250 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 22% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,638 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Hamline University than Saint Ambrose University ($45,540.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than St. Ambrose University ($23,021 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 6.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,213 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($33,013 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 77 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Hamline 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 Hamline University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Saint Ambrose University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $6,800 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,300)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,514 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,764)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/