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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Parkside?
- University of Dubuque is 484.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.6% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($36,800.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of Dubuque ($8,510 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 38.4% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($7,966 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 252.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($25,005 vs. $7,098)
University of Dubuque vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 26 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
University of Dubuque vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Parkside? 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 Parkside and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,709 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,674)
- Parkside graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/