Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
St. Joe's Augustana Loras College Saint Peters; SPC Mount Aloysius College ISU Drew University Mercy Brooklyn College Monmouth College WUSTL UIU| Saint Ambrose University | St. Francis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | sfc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $27,188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $252 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,661 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or SFC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than St. Francis College ($34,290.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than St. Ambrose University ($18,602 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 50.2% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,988 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 47.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($25,476 vs. $17,294)
St. Ambrose University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 141 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or SFC? 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 SFC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than St. Francis College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,339 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,764)
- SFC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/