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Overview |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or CU?
- University of Dubuque is 46% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at University of Dubuque than Cumberland University ($36,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than University of Dubuque ($18,528 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($8,990 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 12.9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,005 vs. $22,145)
University of Dubuque vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 45 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than CU (66.2%)
University of Dubuque vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or CU? 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 CU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Cumberland University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $1,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,945 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,674)
- CU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($224 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/