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Augustana Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University ISU University of St Thomas Monmouth College WUSTL UIU Bradley Edgewood College| Saint Ambrose University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 28% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,882 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at SNC than Saint Ambrose University ($42,304.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than SNC ($23,359 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 1.8% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,988 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($28,627 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 75 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or SNC? 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 SNC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,600 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/