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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 33% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Northwest?
- Saint Ambrose University is 470.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.8% higher at St. Ambrose University than Northwest Missouri State University ($34,290.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than St. Ambrose University ($14,197 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 15% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,428 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 203.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,476 vs. $8,387)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Northwest graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/