- Both Saint Ambrose University and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Drake University (68.80%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Saint Ambrose University (1,100).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Saint Ambrose University (2,747 students).
Saint Ambrose University View More Rivals | Drake University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University Known as | Drake | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 | |
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 629 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 125 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |