College comparison

Marian University-Ancilla 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	Marian University-Ancilla Plymouth, IN	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateSaint Ambrose University is more selective	92%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	226	1,916
Avg net price	$19,463	$24,691
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Plymouth, IN	Davenport, IA

Quick answers

Is Marian University-Ancilla or Saint Ambrose University harder to get into?

Saint Ambrose University is more selective: Marian University-Ancilla's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and Saint Ambrose University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Marian University-Ancilla vs Saint Ambrose University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Marian University-Ancilla 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.