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Overview |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Central College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Central College ($35,318.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than St. Ambrose University ($22,499 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 1% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($12,220 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 109.5% larger than aid received Central College ($26,559 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 18 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Central College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $300 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/