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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $266 |
Diversity |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,703 students)
ISU vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 192.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Illinois State University ($35,318.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than St. Ambrose University ($20,871 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 6.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,584 vs. $12,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 129.2% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($26,559 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 40 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
ISU vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Saint Ambrose University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $700 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,764)
- ISU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/