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Overview |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 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 |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 64% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or St. Ambrose University ?
- Dominican University of California is 41.7% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at DUofC than Saint Ambrose University ($48,606.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than DUofC ($23,359 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 29.2% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($11,988 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($25,476 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 4 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming DUofC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
DUofC vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Dominican University of California (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $10,100 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DUofC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/