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Overview |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or UNI?
- University of Dubuque is 353.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Northern Iowa ($36,800.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of Dubuque ($15,782 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 18% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,343 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 290% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,005 vs. $6,412)
University of Dubuque vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 106 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming UNI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or UNI? 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 UNI and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Dubuque (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,049 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,674)
- UNI graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($213 vs. $265)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/