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Overview |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Duquesne University than Cedarville University ($45,376.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Duquesne University ($25,462 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 75.5% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($8,400 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,800 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 31 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Cedarville University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/