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Overview |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | MIAD | ||
| 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 MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 896 students)
University of Dubuque vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 7% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at MIAD than University of Dubuque ($39,380.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than MIAD ($22,879 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,950 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($26,216 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or University of Dubuque .
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than MIAD (64%)
University of Dubuque vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or MIAD? 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 MIAD and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Dubuque (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $5,800 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,000)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/