- Both Clarke University and Saint Ambrose University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Clarke University has more expensive tuition of $39,600 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Clarke University (63.19%).
- Saint Ambrose University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Clarke University (1,070).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Clarke University (965 students).
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| Rankings | #17 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Davenport, IA |
| Known as | St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,600 | Undergraduate | $35,598 |
| $12,224 | Graduate | $19,405 |
| $24,206 | Financial Aid | $22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 63.19% | Acceptance Rate | 60.81% |
| 22.31% | Yield | 16.95% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 965 | Total Students | 2,747 |
| 785 | Undergraduate | 2,118 |
| 180 | Graduate | 629 |
| 80 | Online Enrollment | 157 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 581) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 125 Part-time |
| 233 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 422 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $57,076 for Faculties $45,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time |