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Overview |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 95% |
Admission |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Duquesne University?
- Davidson College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Davidson than Duquesne University ($56,550.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Duquesne University ($26,704 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 6.8% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,744 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Davidson College (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 73.5% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($46,496 vs. $26,800)
Davidson vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 217 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Duquesne University (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/