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Overview |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $273 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,420 students)
University of Dubuque vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at CHC than University of Dubuque ($38,950.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than CHC ($22,879 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 8.9% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,024 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 17.1% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($29,288 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 22 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or CHC? 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 CHC and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than University of Dubuque (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $807 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,481)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($265 vs. $273)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/