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Overview |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or AIC?
- American International College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at AIC than University of Dubuque ($40,550.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than University of Dubuque ($18,317 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 37.2% lower than costs at American International College ($11,024 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 40.2% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($35,061 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 57 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or AIC? 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 AIC and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than American International College (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/