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Overview |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,776 students)
Augustana vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of Dubuque?
- Augustana College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Augustana than University of Dubuque ($47,766.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than Augustana ($22,879 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 6.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,024 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 39.8% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($34,946 vs. $25,005)
Augustana vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Dubuque (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,300 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/