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Overview |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 8,107 students)
BSU vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 438% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Duquesne University than Ball State University ($45,376.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Duquesne University ($12,615 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 35.2% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($10,904 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Duquesne University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 134.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,800 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 68 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Ball State University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $22,600 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/