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Overview |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $252 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or SFC?
- University of Dubuque is 35.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Dubuque than St. Francis College ($36,800.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than University of Dubuque ($18,602 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 63.3% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,024 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 44.6% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($25,005 vs. $17,294)
University of Dubuque vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 35 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SFC (2.9)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than SFC (84.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or SFC? 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 SFC and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than University of Dubuque (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,800)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,249 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,674)
- SFC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($252 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC 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/