- Both Saint Ambrose University and Central College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Saint Ambrose University has more expensive tuition of $35,598 than Central College ($20,988).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Central College (70.09%).
- Central College has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Saint Ambrose University (1,100).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Central College (1,169 students).
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| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #197 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Pella, 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 |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $20,988 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $10,764 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 70.09% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 11.44% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 1,169 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 1,169 |
| 629 | Graduate | 0 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,660 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 125 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 324 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,886 for Faculties $44,988 Part-time |