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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,260 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,260 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,216 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,560 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 1,795 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Northwest?
- University of Dubuque is 493.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at University of Dubuque than Northwest Missouri State University ($38,260.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Dubuque ($15,497 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 2.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($11,470 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 197.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,868 vs. $8,700)
University of Dubuque vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 103 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Northwest (85.9%)
University of Dubuque vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Dubuque (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,674)
- Northwest graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/