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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Stritch | ||
| 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
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,332 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Stritch?
- University of Dubuque is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at University of Dubuque than Cardinal Stritch University ($36,800.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than University of Dubuque ($20,002 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($8,900 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($28,670 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 84 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Stritch? 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 Stritch and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than University of Dubuque (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch 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/