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Overview |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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 |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Monmouth College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Monmouth College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Monmouth College than Saint Ambrose University ($42,064.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than St. Ambrose University ($20,237 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,690 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($34,351 vs. $25,476)
Monmouth College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 20 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Monmouth College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Monmouth College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/