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Overview |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or UNOMAHA?
- University of Dubuque is 480.1% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at University of Dubuque than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($36,800.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than University of Dubuque ($12,973 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,642 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 205.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($25,005 vs. $8,180)
University of Dubuque vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 106 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than University of Dubuque (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,800)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $6,174 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,674)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($201 vs. $265)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque 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/