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Overview |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $207 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or WSC?
- University of Dubuque is 545.6% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 545.6% higher at University of Dubuque than Wayne State College ($36,800.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than University of Dubuque ($14,271 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 24.3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($8,870 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 219% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($25,005 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or University of Dubuque .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
University of Dubuque vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or WSC? 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 WSC and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than University of Dubuque (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $2,400 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $5,624 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,674)
- WSC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($207 vs. $265)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/