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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $236 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 32% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 813 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or KWC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,290.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than St. Ambrose University ($20,735 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,175 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($25,476 vs. $20,036)
St. Ambrose University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 2 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KWC (3.3)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
St. Ambrose University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or KWC? 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 KWC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,764)
- KWC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($236 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/