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Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul IU Aurora University IUPUI Lakeland University IU Southeast Mount Mercy College Augustana| Indiana University Northwest | University of Dubuque | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $265 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 69% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,776 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 405.9% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at University of Dubuque than Indiana University Northwest ($36,800.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Dubuque ($6,553 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 17.1% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,412 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 185.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($25,005 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 16 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Indiana University Northwest (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $2,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $644 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,030 vs. $25,674)
- IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/