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Overview |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #693 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sf.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,870 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,870 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,860 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,391 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,364 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 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 Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $265 |
Diversity |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 69% | ||
Campus |
University of Saint Francis | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Saint Francis or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 12% more expensive to attend than University of Saint Francis for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $32,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($36,800.00 vs. $32,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne than University of Dubuque ($18,162 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($11,024 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($25,005 vs. $24,860)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Saint Francis or University of Dubuque? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dubuque or University of Saint Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne (974) is 30 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming University of Saint Francis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Saint Francis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Saint Francis has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Saint Francis vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Saint Francis or University of Dubuque? 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 Dubuque and University of Saint Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of Saint Francis is higher than University of Dubuque (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne earn on average $200 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,800)
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students graduate with a $424 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,674)
- University of Saint Francis graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Saint Francis 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/