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Overview |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | UIU | ||
| 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or UIU?
- University of Dubuque is 12.9% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at University of Dubuque than Upper Iowa University ($36,800.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than UIU ($22,879 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($9,644 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($25,788 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at University of Dubuque (944) is 14 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming University of Dubuque students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UIU (54.2%)
University of Dubuque vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or UIU? 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 UIU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than University of Dubuque (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,800)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,674)
- UIU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($248 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/