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Overview |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
USJ | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or St. Ambrose University ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 29.1% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at USJ than Saint Ambrose University ($45,608.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than USJ ($23,578 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,348 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 9.6% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($29,098 vs. $26,559)
USJ vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 118 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
USJ vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,900 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/