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Overview |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 970/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | CULVER | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 999 students)
University of Dubuque vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or CULVER?
- University of Dubuque is 28.2% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Culver Stockton College ($36,800.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than University of Dubuque ($20,522 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,270 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 15.3% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($25,005 vs. $21,686)
University of Dubuque vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Culver Stockton College (968) is 24 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming CULVER students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or CULVER? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CULVER and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is the same as at Culver Stockton College (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $1,200 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,674)
- CULVER graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/