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Overview |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 2,703 students)
Lewis University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Lewis University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($37,592.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Lewis University than Saint Ambrose University ($37,592.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than St. Ambrose University ($19,472 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 1.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($12,140 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,606 vs. $26,559)
Lewis University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 1 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Saint Ambrose University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $3,200 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,300)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,764)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($254 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/