- Both Saint Ambrose University and Upper Iowa University (UIU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Saint Ambrose University has more expensive tuition of $35,598 than UIU ($19,000).
- UIU has tighter acceptance rate of 55.58% than Saint Ambrose University (60.81%).
- Saint Ambrose University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than UIU (970).
- UIU is larger with 3,072 students than Saint Ambrose University (2,747 students).
Saint Ambrose University View More Rivals | Upper Iowa University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Iowa | Rankings | #10 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Davenport, IA | Location | Fayette, IA |
| St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University Known as | UIU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,598 | Undergraduate | $19,000 |
| $19,405 | Graduate | $18,958 |
| $22,910 | Financial Aid | $12,470 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 60.81% | Acceptance Rate | 55.58% |
| 16.95% | Yield | 19.14% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 970 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,747 | Total Students | 3,072 |
| 2,118 | Undergraduate | 2,463 |
| 629 | Graduate | 609 |
| 157 | Online Enrollment | 2,114 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 57% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,500 |
| 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: 752) $4,472 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,172 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 | 61 Full-time 351 Part-time |
| 422 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 309 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,650 for Faculties $47,712 Part-time |