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Augustana Loras College Marquette University ISU BLC Monmouth College WUSTL Carthage UIU Bradley MLC Carroll University| Saint Ambrose University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 33% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,086 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or WLC?
- Saint Ambrose University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,290.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than St. Ambrose University ($22,682 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 5.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,380 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,476 vs. $23,128)
St. Ambrose University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 51 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or WLC? 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 WLC and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Saint Ambrose University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- WLC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/