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Overview |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,107 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,376 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,376 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,744 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,919 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,800 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,376 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,828 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 4,559 students)
Duquesne University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or CNU?
- Duquesne University is 384% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Duquesne University than Christopher Newport University ($45,376.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Duquesne University ($23,287 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 23% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,990 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Christopher Newport University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 234.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,800 vs. $8,022)
Duquesne University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 17 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CNU (3.79)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
Duquesne University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or CNU? 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 CNU and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Christopher Newport University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $18,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU 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 CNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/