Culver-Stockton vs Saint Ambrose University

Culver-Stockton College and Saint Ambrose University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Culver-Stockton, a private liberal arts college in Canton, Missouri, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on personalized attention and undergraduate research opportunities. Saint Ambrose, a private Catholic university in Davenport, Iowa, emphasizes experiential learning through internships, study abroad programs, and community engagement. While Culver-Stockton has a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, Saint Ambrose offers a wider range of academic programs and a more diverse student population. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Culver-Stockton College	Saint Ambrose University
Overview
Location	Canton, Missouri	Davenport, Iowa
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	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	64.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	92.5%	72.4%
Application fees
SAT range	970 - 1080	1030 - 1190
ACT range	19 - 25	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	14.0%	34.0%
Total number of applicants	2,334	4,005
Total number of admissions given out	2,160	2,900
Admitted students who chose to enroll	242	493
Yield rate	11.2%	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	$44,305	$51,924
Average net price	$20,567	$24,844
Tuition	$28,000	$33,290
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,050 Meal plan: $4,995	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 $20,506	100.0% Average amount $22,790
Students receiving federal student loan	82.0% Average amount $6,194	70.0% Average amount $5,278
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $12,265	18.0% Average amount $14,015

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	879 Men 56.3% Women 43.7%	2,228 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	53 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%	685 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	60.9%	63.9%
International students	3.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	850	1,688
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Illinois Florida Texas Georgia	Illinois Iowa California Missouri Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Communication and Journalism Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.8%	64.4%
Dropout rate	17.7%	15.9%
Transferred out	33.1%	19.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $55,982 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,793 Year 2: $40,281 Year 3: $42,166 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,847 Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: $41,518 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,489 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $36,336 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,985 Year 2: $26,585 Year 3: $32,583 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,592 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,717 Year 2: $30,305 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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