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Augustana Boise State Idaho Loras College ISU Monmouth College WUSTL Carroll College UIU Bradley RMC Roosevelt University| The College of Idaho | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 64% | ||
Campus |
C of I | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than The College of Idaho ($34,290.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than C of I ($23,359 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 10.8% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,820 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 6.7% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($25,476 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I 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 C of I .
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Saint Ambrose University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $2,600 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,700)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $231 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($25,764 vs. $25,995)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/