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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 41% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,456 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Viterbo?
- Saint Ambrose University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at St. Ambrose University than Viterbo University ($34,290.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than St. Ambrose University ($23,257 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 16.8% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,260 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($25,476 vs. $20,567)
St. Ambrose University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 40 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Viterbo University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/