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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Central?
- University of Dubuque is 357.7% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.9% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Central Missouri ($36,800.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than University of Dubuque ($15,117 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,699 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 283.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($25,005 vs. $6,517)
University of Dubuque vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 66 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Central (71.3%)
University of Dubuque vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Central? 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 Central and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Dubuque (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,674)
- Central graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/