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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 48% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or SU?
- Saint Ambrose University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Shenandoah University ($34,290.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than SU ($23,359 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,230 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,476 vs. $23,467)
St. Ambrose University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 45 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or SU? 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 SU and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates of Saint Ambrose University and SU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- SU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/