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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $244 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,537 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or OC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,290.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than St. Ambrose University ($20,237 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 44.8% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($8,280 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($25,476 vs. $17,601)
St. Ambrose University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 68 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or OC? 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 OC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $6,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,112 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,764)
- OC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($244 vs. $266)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/