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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,260 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,260 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,216 | $21,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $32,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,560 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 60.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,795 students vs. 984 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Erskine College?
- University of Dubuque is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at University of Dubuque than Erskine College ($38,260.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Erskine College than University of Dubuque ($21,982 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 8.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,470 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 25.3% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($32,409 vs. $25,868)
University of Dubuque vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 49 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Erskine College (60.6%)
University of Dubuque vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than University of Dubuque (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $1,500 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,300)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,076 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,750)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($265 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/