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Overview |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $265 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,776 students)
Indiana State vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 289.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Indiana State University ($36,800.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than University of Dubuque ($12,688 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,024 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 131.5% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($25,005 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 34 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
Indiana State vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than University of Dubuque (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $1,400 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,954 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,674)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/