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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 43% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,487 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or College of the Ozarks?
- Saint Ambrose University is 73.2% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at St. Ambrose University than College of the Ozarks ($34,290.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than St. Ambrose University ($12,611 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 46.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($8,200 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 35.8% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($25,476 vs. $18,754)
St. Ambrose University vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 19 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
St. Ambrose University vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than College of the Ozarks (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $11,500 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/