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University of Lynchburg Augustana Longwood University EMU Loras College JMU ISU RU VWC Monmouth College WUSTL CNU| Saint Ambrose University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | BC | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,421 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at BC than Saint Ambrose University ($38,800.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than St. Ambrose University ($19,332 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 15.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,988 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 34% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($34,142 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 16 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or BC? 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 BC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Bridgewater College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,100)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/