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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1070 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,294 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- University of Dubuque is 408.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at University of Dubuque than Wright State University Lake Campus ($36,800.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than University of Dubuque ($11,585 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 4.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($11,024 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 333% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($25,005 vs. $5,775)
University of Dubuque vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 25 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
University of Dubuque vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,800)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $674 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,674)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/