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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Mercy?
- University of Dubuque is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at University of Dubuque than Mercy College ($36,800.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than University of Dubuque ($15,879 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 28.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,024 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 69.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,005 vs. $14,789)
University of Dubuque vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or University of Dubuque .
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Mercy? 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 Mercy and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Mercy College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $400 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,800)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,975 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,674)
- Mercy graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/