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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 64% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or St. Ambrose University ?
- William Jessup University is 5% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at San Jose Christian College than Saint Ambrose University ($36,000.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than San Jose Christian College ($23,359 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 10.5% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($11,988 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 6.8% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($25,476 vs. $23,855)
San Jose Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 38 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than William Jessup University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $8,200 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $4,264 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,764)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/