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Overview |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $331 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,093 students)
University of Dubuque vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or JCSU?
- University of Dubuque is 110.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at University of Dubuque than Johnson C Smith University ($36,800.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than University of Dubuque ($20,045 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 55.3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($7,100 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 93.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,005 vs. $12,911)
University of Dubuque vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 148 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or JCSU? 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 JCSU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $11,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $30,300)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $6,376 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,674 vs. $32,050)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($265 vs. $331)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/