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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 28% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,151 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at W&J than Saint Ambrose University ($49,612.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than W&J ($23,359 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 12.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,988 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($38,963 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or St. Ambrose University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or W&J? 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 W&J and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Saint Ambrose University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,600 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/