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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 860/1090 | ||
| 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 | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| 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 Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 497 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Bethel College-North Newton?
- University of Dubuque is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at University of Dubuque than Bethel College North Newton ($36,800.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than Bethel College-North Newton ($22,879 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,410 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 13.5% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($25,005 vs. $22,028)
University of Dubuque vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Bethel College-North Newton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-North Newton or University of Dubuque .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Bethel College-North Newton? 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 Bethel College-North Newton and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than University of Dubuque (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $326 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/