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Overview |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wabash College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Wabash College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Wabash College than Saint Ambrose University ($46,600.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than St. Ambrose University ($22,976 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 4.3% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,988 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($37,119 vs. $25,476)
Wabash College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College 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 Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 95 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $14,500 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $48,300)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/