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Overview |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,260 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,260 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,216 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,560 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,795 students)
University of Dubuque vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or WMU?
- University of Dubuque is 151.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at University of Dubuque than Western Michigan University ($38,260.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than University of Dubuque ($20,183 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 2.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($11,470 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 214.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,868 vs. $8,217)
University of Dubuque vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 86 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming WMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than WMU (84.7%)
University of Dubuque vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or WMU? 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 WMU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Dubuque (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $959 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,633)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($265 vs. $275)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/