- Both University of Dubuque and Saint Ambrose University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- University of Dubuque has more expensive tuition of $40,065 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Saint Ambrose University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.81% than University of Dubuque (74.16%).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than University of Dubuque (1,776 students).
| University of Dubuque View More Rivals | Saint Ambrose University View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Iowa | Rankings | #17 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Davenport, IA |
| Known as | St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,065 | Undergraduate | $35,598 |
| $9,020 | Graduate | $19,405 |
| $26,780 | Financial Aid | $22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 60.81% |
| 40.20% | Yield | 16.95% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,776 | Total Students | 2,747 |
| 1,444 | Undergraduate | 2,118 |
| 332 | Graduate | 629 |
| 51 | Online Enrollment | 157 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,564 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 106 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 125 Part-time |
| 433 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 422 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $53,766 for Faculties $51,704 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time |