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Overview |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 24% | ||
Campus |
AU | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,107 students)
AU vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Duquesne University?
- American University is 17% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at AU than Duquesne University ($53,070.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than AU ($33,919 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 6.5% lower than costs at American University ($14,744 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than American University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($27,138 vs. $26,800)
AU vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 114 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at AU (3.7)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Duquesne University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/