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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $266 |
Diversity |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 64% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,747 students)
ISU vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 295.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Iowa State University ($34,290.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than St. Ambrose University ($15,310 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,358 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 130.7% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($25,476 vs. $11,043)
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 Iowa State University (1142) is 92 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
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 (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,300)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,764)
- ISU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($246 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/