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Overview |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $266 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 2,703 students)
IUPUI vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 282.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at St. Ambrose University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($35,318.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than St. Ambrose University ($11,592 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 5.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($12,348 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($26,559 vs. $11,473)
IUPUI vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 36 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
IUPUI vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $300 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,300)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,674 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,764)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($238 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/