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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,260 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,260 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,216 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,560 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 1,795 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Carthage?
- University of Dubuque is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at University of Dubuque than Carthage College ($38,260.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than University of Dubuque ($24,962 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 12.9% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,470 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 10.4% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,868 vs. $23,441)
University of Dubuque vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 201 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Carthage (84.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Carthage? 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 Carthage and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Dubuque (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/