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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 31% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Bellarmine University than Saint Ambrose University ($44,040.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than St. Ambrose University ($22,813 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 23.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,714 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($36,264 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 70 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Saint Ambrose University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $2,000 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/