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Overview |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,747 students)
Spelman vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Spelman College ($34,290.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Spelman ($23,359 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 30.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,988 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 139.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($25,476 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 35 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Saint Ambrose University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $3,000 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman 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/