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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 34% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Lindenwood University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Lindenwood University ($34,290.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than St. Ambrose University ($18,016 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 17.5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,200 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 60.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,476 vs. $15,840)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 7 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Lindenwood University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,100)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/