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Overview |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $266 |
Diversity |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coe College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Coe College is 47.9% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Coe College than Saint Ambrose University ($52,226.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than St. Ambrose University ($20,940 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 8.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,336 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 64.8% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($43,772 vs. $26,559)
Coe College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe 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 Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 76 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $200 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,100)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $28,105)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($266 vs. $290)
- More Coe 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/