- Both University of Dubuque and Simpson College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Simpson College has more expensive tuition of $46,212 than University of Dubuque ($40,065).
- University of Dubuque has tighter acceptance rate of 74.16% than Simpson College (83.86%).
- University of Dubuque is larger with 1,776 students than Simpson College (1,151 students).
| University of Dubuque View More Rivals | Simpson College View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Iowa | Rankings | #80 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Indianola, IA |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,065 | Undergraduate | $46,212 |
| $9,020 | Graduate | $7,244 |
| $26,780 | Financial Aid | $33,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 83.86% |
| 40.20% | Yield | 28.54% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,776 | Total Students | 1,151 |
| 1,444 | Undergraduate | 1,127 |
| 332 | Graduate | 24 |
| 51 | Online Enrollment | 53 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,564 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,294) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,974 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 106 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 80 Full-time 65 Part-time |
| 433 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 215 Full-time 123 Part-time |
| $53,766 for Faculties $51,704 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,956 for Faculties $57,395 Part-time |