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Overview |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $265 |
Diversity |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 69% | ||
Campus |
CAU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,776 students)
CAU vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 67.7% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at University of Dubuque than Clark Atlanta University ($36,800.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than CAU ($22,879 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,982 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 165.1% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($25,005 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU 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 CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 94 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is the same as at University of Dubuque (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $3,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,400)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $5,326 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,674 vs. $31,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($265 vs. $320)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/