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Overview |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,261 students)
University of Dubuque vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- University of Dubuque is 127.2% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at University of Dubuque than Mercy College of Ohio ($36,800.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than University of Dubuque ($14,564 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 55.1% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($7,108 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 106.1% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($25,005 vs. $12,134)
University of Dubuque vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or University of Dubuque .
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
University of Dubuque vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,800)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,674)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($206 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/