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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $231 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- University of Dubuque is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at University of Dubuque than Concordia University Saint Paul ($36,800.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Dubuque ($17,776 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,200 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 51.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($25,005 vs. $16,487)
University of Dubuque vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of Dubuque .
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than University of Dubuque (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $15,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,800)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,674)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($231 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/