Saint Ambrose University vs Benedictine College

Saint Ambrose University and Benedictine College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Ambrose, located in Davenport, Iowa, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Benedictine, nestled in Atchison, Kansas, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities excel in liberal arts education, Saint Ambrose offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, including nursing, business, and education, while Benedictine specializes in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. With comparable graduation rates, these institutions empower students to pursue their academic aspirations and embark on successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Benedictine College	Saint Ambrose University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Davenport, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	72.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100
SAT range	1100 - 1350	1030 - 1190
ACT range	22 - 30	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%	34.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	4,005
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	2,900
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	493
Yield rate	22.7%	17.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$51,924
Average net price	$27,946	$24,844
Tuition	$31,830	$33,290
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	Room/dormitory: $7,196 Meal plan: $4,442
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	100.0% Average amount $22,790
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	70.0% Average amount $5,278
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	18.0% Average amount $14,015

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	2,228 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	685 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	63.9%
International students	1.0%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,538	1,688
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Iowa California Missouri Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	64.4%
Dropout rate	7.3%	15.9%
Transferred out	29.7%	19.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $57,978 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $54,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,194 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,842 Year 2: $36,272 Year 3: $36,478 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,647 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,741 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,975 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,289 Year 2: $78,657 Year 3: $82,825 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,136 Year 2: $66,287 Year 3: $68,203 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,519 Year 2: $49,019 Year 3: $66,569 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,077 Year 2: $59,377 Year 3: $61,530 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,766 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $54,838 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,000 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $54,578 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,715 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $54,557 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,428 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $53,324 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,216 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $52,751 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,037 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $52,398

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