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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Augustana Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Loras College Mason ISU| Saint Ambrose University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Roanoke 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,826 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Roanoke College?
- Saint Ambrose University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Roanoke College ($34,290.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Roanoke College ($23,359 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 28.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,988 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 42% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($36,176 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 42 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,900 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/