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Overview |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 919 students)
University of Dubuque vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or OC Comets?
- University of Dubuque is 16.2% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Olivet College ($36,800.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than University of Dubuque ($21,394 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,024 vs. $11,242)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 7% larger than aid received Olivet College ($25,005 vs. $23,361)
University of Dubuque vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 13 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at OC Comets (20)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
University of Dubuque vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than University of Dubuque (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $2,500 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,300)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/