| Saint Ambrose vs. Mount Mercy |
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|---|---|---|
#25 in Federal Region VII Universities #16 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region VII Universities #13 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$36,658 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,878 |
| expensive$17,209 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,148 |
| Less$23,706 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,337 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,050 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter77.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.52% |
| Lower16.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.94% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,498 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,417 |
| Larger1,939 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,139 |
| Larger559 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller278 |
| 225 | Online Student Population | 225 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,576) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 289 | Number of faculty | 156 |
| Higher$70,151 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,878 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.