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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,018 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Hiram?
- University of Dubuque is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at University of Dubuque than Hiram College ($36,800.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than University of Dubuque ($19,384 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 4% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,600 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 32% larger than aid received Hiram College ($25,005 vs. $18,941)
University of Dubuque vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 127 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Hiram? 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 Hiram and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than University of Dubuque (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/