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Overview |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 95% |
Admission |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 8,107 students)
ASU vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 969.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Duquesne University than Appalachian State University ($45,376.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Duquesne University ($13,084 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,582 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Appalachian State University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 260.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($26,800 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 19 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Appalachian State University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $23,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/