Bethel University vs. Duquesne University

Bethel University vs. Duquesne University comparison

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Overview	Bethel University	Duquesne University
Location	Saint Paul, MN	Pittsburgh, PA
Setting	Large Suburban	Large City
Enrollment	3,546	8,107
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#238	#212
Religious Affiliation	Baptist	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	bethel.edu	duq.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Duquesne University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 3,546 students)

Bethel University vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Duquesne University?

• Duquesne University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $41,110.00)
• Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Duquesne University than Bethel University ($45,376.00 vs. $41,110.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Duquesne University ($29,915 vs. $33,919)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 28.3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,490 vs. $14,744)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Duquesne University (98% vs. 95%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,800 vs. $24,586)

Bethel University vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Bethel University .

• The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 11 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
• Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
• Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
• Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)

Bethel University vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.

• The graduation rate at Bethel University is the same as at Duquesne University (73% vs. 73%)
• Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $50,100)
• Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
• Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
• More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University 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/