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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($34,290.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than St. Ambrose University ($17,358 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,350 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,438 vs. $25,476)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 98 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,999)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/