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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.09 | ||
| 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 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,444 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Notre Dame College?
- University of Dubuque is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at University of Dubuque than Notre Dame College ($36,800.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than University of Dubuque ($20,151 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 4.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($11,024 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Notre Dame College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 2.9% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($25,005 vs. $24,299)
University of Dubuque vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 45 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
University of Dubuque vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than University of Dubuque (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $100 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/