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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 828/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $265 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 69% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,776 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 445.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at University of Dubuque than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($36,800.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Dubuque ($10,908 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($7,560 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 338.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($25,005 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 16 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $700 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,800)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,766 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,674)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($216 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/