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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Otterbein 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,458 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Otterbein University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Otterbein University ($34,290.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than St. Ambrose University ($22,661 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,988 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($25,476 vs. $24,060)
St. Ambrose University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 70 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is the same as at Otterbein University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/