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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $28,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $22,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 3,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1117/1310 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 82% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Benedictine College | ||
| 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 Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 2,465 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Benedictine College?
- Saint Ambrose University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at St. Ambrose University than Benedictine College ($35,318.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Benedictine College ($23,578 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 4.5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,820 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($26,559 vs. $22,401)
St. Ambrose University vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 79 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Benedictine College? 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 Benedictine College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Benedictine College (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/