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Overview |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,795 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $38,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $38,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $25,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 1,560 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $265 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 69% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,795 students)
IU South Bend vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 410.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Indiana University South Bend ($38,260.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Dubuque ($8,090 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($11,216 vs. $11,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 217.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($25,868 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 11 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Indiana University South Bend (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $4,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,144 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,674)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($253 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/