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Overview |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Marian | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,776 students)
Marian vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or University of Dubuque?
- Marian University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Marian than University of Dubuque ($37,600.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than University of Dubuque ($22,554 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 8.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,024 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 15.6% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($28,904 vs. $25,005)
Marian vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 82 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
Marian vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Dubuque (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian 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/