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Overview |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $265 |
Diversity |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EIU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 69% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,776 students)
EIU vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 279% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Eastern Illinois University ($36,800.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than University of Dubuque ($13,380 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 2% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,812 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 112.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($25,005 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 66 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Dubuque (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,800)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,024 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,674)
- EIU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($244 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/