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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 50% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 518 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Northland College?
- Northland College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Northland College than Saint Ambrose University ($39,719.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than St. Ambrose University ($23,252 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 23.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,688 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($29,780 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 68 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Northland College (68.4%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Northland 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 Northland College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Northland College (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,900)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,943)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Northland College 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/