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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Immaculata 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,361 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Immaculata University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at St. Ambrose University than Immaculata University ($34,290.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Immaculata University ($23,359 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 5.3% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($11,988 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($25,476 vs. $15,749)
St. Ambrose University vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 75 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Immaculata University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $6,900 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/