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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $218 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 2,155 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Southwest Baptist University ($35,318.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than St. Ambrose University ($19,781 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 37.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($8,952 vs. $12,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($26,559 vs. $18,334)
St. Ambrose University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 8 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $4,677 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,764)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($218 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/