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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 965/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $229 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,619 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Saint Ambrose University ($36,004.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,578 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 5.2% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($12,348 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($26,559 vs. $26,173)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 17 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,539 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,764)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/