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Overview |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or UW-Superior?
- University of Dubuque is 463.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.8% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Wisconsin Superior ($36,800.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Dubuque ($12,908 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 57.2% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($7,013 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 577.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($25,005 vs. $3,691)
University of Dubuque vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 46 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than University of Dubuque (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $4,100 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,674)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/