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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,260 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Alma College?
- Alma College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Alma College than University of Dubuque ($45,346.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than Alma College ($22,879 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 14.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,024 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 38.9% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($34,736 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 166 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
University of Dubuque vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Alma College? 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 Alma College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than University of Dubuque (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/