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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,295 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at AQ than Saint Ambrose University ($37,720.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than St. Ambrose University ($19,890 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 12.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,994 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($29,042 vs. $26,559)
St. Ambrose University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 40 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than AQ (71.1%)
St. Ambrose University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or AQ? 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 AQ and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Aquinas College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $8,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,000)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/