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Westminster College Aurora University Lakeland University Mount Mercy College Augustana| University of Dubuque | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | WWU | ||
| 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
- University of Dubuque is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,508 students)
University of Dubuque vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or WWU?
- University of Dubuque is 38.9% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at University of Dubuque than William Woods University ($36,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than WWU ($22,879 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,450 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 22.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($25,005 vs. $20,431)
University of Dubuque vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 91 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming WWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than WWU (61.5%)
University of Dubuque vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or WWU? 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 WWU and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than University of Dubuque (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $3,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,237 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($21,437 vs. $25,674)
- WWU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($221 vs. $265)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/