- Both Saint Ambrose University and Buena Vista University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Buena Vista University has more expensive tuition of $40,190 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Buena Vista University (63.85%).
- Saint Ambrose University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Buena Vista University (1,020).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Buena Vista University (1,973 students).
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| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Storm Lake, IA |
| St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $40,190 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $10,170 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $20,292 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 63.85% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 21.53% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 1,973 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 1,474 |
| 629 | Graduate | 499 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | 978 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 836) $5,266 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,414 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 125 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 257 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,483 for Faculties $50,268 Part-time |