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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 41% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,958 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Thomas More?
- Saint Ambrose University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than Thomas More University ($34,290.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than St. Ambrose University ($21,962 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 19.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,014 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($25,476 vs. $23,834)
St. Ambrose University vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 34 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Thomas More University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $6,200 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/