- Both Saint Ambrose University and Cornell College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Cornell College has more expensive tuition of $50,634 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Cornell College (65.03%).
- Cornell College has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Saint Ambrose University (1,100).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Cornell College (1,073 students).
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| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #202 in Liberal Arts Colleges #19 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Mount Vernon, 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 | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $50,634 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $2,800 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $35,483 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 65.03% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 20.27% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 1,073 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 1,058 |
| 629 | Graduate | 15 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,400 |
| 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 Graduate |
| 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: 1,077) $5,012 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 125 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 83 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 250 Full-time 34 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,025 for Faculties $55,541 Part-time |