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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $276 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 444 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or SLC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($34,290.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,510 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($25,476 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or St. Ambrose University .
St. Ambrose University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or SLC? 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 SLC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (62% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,100 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,200)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $962 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,726)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($266 vs. $276)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/