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Overview |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Dubuque is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,594 students)
University of Dubuque vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Dubuque is 84.6% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Sioux Falls ($36,800.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than University of Dubuque ($20,957 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($8,090 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 106.4% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($25,005 vs. $12,117)
University of Dubuque vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 102 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of Dubuque vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than University of Dubuque (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,924 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,674)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($235 vs. $265)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/