College comparison

McPherson 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	McPherson College McPherson, KS	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateMcPherson College is more selective	77%	77%
SAT (25–75)	960–1200	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	872	1,916
Avg net price	$26,441	$24,691
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	McPherson, KS	Davenport, IA

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 960–1200 at McPherson 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.