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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $29,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $29,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $10,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $15,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $26,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 2,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 34.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $299 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Brescia University | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 638 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Brescia University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than Brescia University ($35,318.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than St. Ambrose University ($15,087 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 12.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,935 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Brescia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 0% larger than aid received Brescia University ($26,559 vs. $26,558)
St. Ambrose University vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 47 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Brescia 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 Brescia University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Brescia University (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,400)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $29,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/