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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,364 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Emory and Henry College?
- Saint Ambrose University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Emory and Henry College ($35,318.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than St. Ambrose University ($21,714 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 16.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,348 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($30,711 vs. $26,559)
St. Ambrose University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 70 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Emory and Henry College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,700)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/