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Overview |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,795 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $38,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $38,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $25,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,560 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $265 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 69% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,795 students)
IWU vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 22.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at University of Dubuque than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,260.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of Dubuque ($23,364 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,554 vs. $11,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 32% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,868 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 142 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Dubuque (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,500 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,570 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,674)
- IWU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($249 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/