College comparison

Graceland University-Lamoni 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	Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateSaint Ambrose University is more selective	81%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	798	1,916
Avg net price	$18,504	$24,691
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Ambrose University reports higher median earnings	$47,361	$59,531
Graduation rate	42%	61%
Median debt	$21,212	$25,000
Economic mobility	—	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Graceland University-Lamoni or Saint Ambrose University harder to get into?

Saint Ambrose University is more selective: Graceland University-Lamoni's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Saint Ambrose University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Graceland University-Lamoni vs Saint Ambrose University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Graceland University-Lamoni 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.