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Overview |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $265 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 69% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,776 students)
BSU vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 336.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at University of Dubuque than Ball State University ($36,800.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Dubuque ($12,615 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,904 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 119% larger than aid received Ball State University ($25,005 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Dubuque? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dubuque or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 126 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Dubuque? 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 University of Dubuque and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Dubuque (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,800)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,674)
- BSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/