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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Pacific than Saint Ambrose University ($50,884.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Pacific ($23,359 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 20.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,988 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($33,340 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 40 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Pacific University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $392 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,156)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/