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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,312 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Newberry College?
- University of Dubuque is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at University of Dubuque than Newberry College ($36,800.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than University of Dubuque ($19,405 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 8.9% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,024 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 3.7% larger than aid received Newberry College ($25,005 vs. $24,108)
University of Dubuque vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 14 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Newberry 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 Newberry College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Newberry College (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $7,100 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $34,700)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/