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Overview |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,363 students)
University of Dubuque vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or AU?
- Averett University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at AU than University of Dubuque ($37,640.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than AU ($22,879 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 3% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,024 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 5% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($26,246 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 31 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AU (3.07)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than AU (76%)
University of Dubuque vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or AU? 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 AU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is the same as at Averett University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,800)
- Averett University students graduate with a $674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,674)
- AU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/