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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 80% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,977 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Saint Anselm College than Saint Ambrose University ($43,940.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Saint Anselm College ($23,359 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 33.5% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($11,988 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($27,936 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or St. Ambrose University .
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $11,800 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/