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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 47% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,054 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or RMC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Rocky Mountain College ($34,290.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than St. Ambrose University ($19,353 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 31.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,120 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($25,476 vs. $23,062)
St. Ambrose University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 13 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or RMC? 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 RMC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Rocky Mountain College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,500 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/