College comparison

Central College vs Saint Ambrose University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Central College Pella, IA	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateSaint Ambrose University is more selective	86%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1056–1120	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,070	1,916
Avg net price	$23,377	$24,691
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Ambrose University reports higher median earnings	$54,317	$59,531
Graduation rate	66%	61%
Median debt	$26,984	$25,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Central College or Saint Ambrose University harder to get into?

Saint Ambrose University is more selective: Central College's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Saint Ambrose University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Central College vs Saint Ambrose University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1056–1120 at Central College and 930–1170 at Saint Ambrose University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.