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Overview |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 828/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $265 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 69% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 1,776 students)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 12.9% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at University of Dubuque than St. Thomas University ($36,800.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than St. Thomas University ($22,879 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 13% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($11,024 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 10.3% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($25,005 vs. $22,668)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 20 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming St. Thomas University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than St. Thomas University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $14,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,800)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $2,921 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,753 vs. $25,674)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($235 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/