Quincy University vs. St. Ambrose University

Quincy University vs. Saint Ambrose University comparison

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Overview	Quincy University	St. Ambrose University
Location	Quincy, IL	Davenport, IA
Setting	Remote Town	Small City
Enrollment	1,307	2,747
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#635	#402
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	quincy.edu	sau.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,307 students)

Quincy University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or St. Ambrose University ?

• Saint Ambrose University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $31,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Quincy University ($34,290.00 vs. $31,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than St. Ambrose University ($11,985 vs. $23,359)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 4.8% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,440 vs. $11,988)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($31,052 vs. $25,476)

Quincy University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Quincy 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 Quincy University .

• The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 40 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
• Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
• Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
• St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Quincy University (61.7%)

Quincy University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.

• The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Quincy University (62% vs. 50%)
• Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,500)
• Quincy University students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,764)
• Quincy University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
• More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/