- Both Saint Ambrose University and Simpson College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Simpson College has more expensive tuition of $46,212 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than Simpson College (83.86%).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Simpson College (1,151 students).
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| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #80 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Indianola, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $46,212 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $7,244 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $33,371 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 83.86% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 28.54% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 1,151 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 1,127 |
| 629 | Graduate | 24 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | 53 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,294) $4,680 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,974 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 | 80 Full-time 65 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 215 Full-time 123 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,956 for Faculties $57,395 Part-time |