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Overview |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $266 |
Diversity |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 64% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 2,747 students)
SIUE vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 268.5% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($34,290.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than St. Ambrose University ($13,586 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 16.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,272 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 139.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($25,476 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 20 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
SIUE vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,300 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $4,334 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,764)
- SIUE graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($221 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/