| Central vs. Saint Ambrose |
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|---|---|---|
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region VII Universities #16 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$35,598 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $19,405 |
| Less$10,764 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier79.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.92% |
| Favorable22.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.30% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,169 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,747 |
| Smaller1,169 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,118 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 629 |
| - | Online Student Population | 157 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,576) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 120 | Number of faculties | 316 |
| Lower$68,690 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$69,880 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.