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Overview |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 943/1216 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,877 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 7.3% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than University of Dubuque ($39,500.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than University of Dubuque ($17,084 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 22.5% lower than costs at College of Mount Saint Vincent ($11,024 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than College of Mount Saint Vincent (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($33,566 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 38 points higher than at College of Mount Saint Vincent (906)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than University of Dubuque (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $14,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/