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Overview |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | KWC | ||
| 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
- University of Dubuque is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 813 students)
University of Dubuque vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or KWC?
- University of Dubuque is 22.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at University of Dubuque than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,800.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Dubuque ($20,735 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 1.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,024 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 24.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($25,005 vs. $20,036)
University of Dubuque vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 104 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC 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 KWC (68.5%)
University of Dubuque vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or KWC? 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 KWC and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than University of Dubuque (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $3,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,767 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,674)
- KWC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($236 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/