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Overview |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or SAU?
- University of Dubuque is 18.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at University of Dubuque than Spring Arbor University ($36,800.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than University of Dubuque ($22,375 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,652 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 20.9% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($25,005 vs. $20,677)
University of Dubuque vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 129 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming SAU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or SAU? 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 SAU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Dubuque (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $800 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,800)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,631 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,674)
- SAU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($248 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/