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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,318 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,318 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,348 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,578 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,559 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,456 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,534 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 1% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,361 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or TLU?
- Saint Ambrose University is 3% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $34,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Texas Lutheran University ($35,318.00 vs. $34,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than TLU ($23,578 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 3.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,880 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($26,559 vs. $23,620)
St. Ambrose University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 44 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
St. Ambrose University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or TLU? 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 TLU and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Texas Lutheran University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $1,300 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/