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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,260 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,260 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,216 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,560 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,795 students vs. 1,128 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 4% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $38,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than University of Dubuque ($39,792.00 vs. $38,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($25,216 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 36.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,470 vs. $15,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 2.3% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($26,471 vs. $25,868)
University of Dubuque vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or University of Dubuque .
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than University of Dubuque (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $1,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,100)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,226 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,900)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($265 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/