Saint Ambrose University vs Loras College

Saint Ambrose University and Loras College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Iowa, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Ambrose, located in Davenport, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Loras, situated in Dubuque, stands out for its strong liberal arts tradition and smaller class sizes, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, Saint Ambrose excels in business and nursing, while Loras shines in the humanities and social sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Loras College	Saint Ambrose University
Overview
Location	Dubuque, Iowa	Davenport, Iowa
Campus setting	City: Small	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	78.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.0%	72.4%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1190
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		34.0%
Total number of applicants	2,086	4,005
Total number of admissions given out	1,501	2,900
Admitted students who chose to enroll	296	493
Yield rate	19.7%	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)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,563	$51,924
Average net price	$20,068	$24,844
Tuition	$33,500	$33,290
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $4,760	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 $26,765	100.0% Average amount $22,790
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,320	70.0% Average amount $5,278
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $8,551	18.0% Average amount $14,015

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,296 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%	2,228 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	90 Men 28.9% Women 71.1%	685 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	69.3%	63.9%
International students	2.0%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	783	1,688
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Florida Missouri	Illinois Iowa California Missouri Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.0%	64.4%
Dropout rate	31.5%	15.9%
Transferred out	N/A	19.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,323 Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $59,244 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,102 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,312 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,391 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $47,841 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,509 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $46,795 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,865 Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $45,484 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,504 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $32,931 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,403 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,258 Year 2: $40,188 Year 3: N/A Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 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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