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Overview |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $266 |
Diversity |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UIC | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,747 students)
UIC vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 212.6% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,290.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than St. Ambrose University ($10,384 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,988 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 84.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($25,476 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 42 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
UIC vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,600 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,014 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,764)
- UIC graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($193 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC 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/