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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Pitt Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| Duquesne University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,107 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,376 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,376 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,744 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,919 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,800 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,376 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,828 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 8,107 students)
Duquesne University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or Mason?
- Duquesne University is 363.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Duquesne University than George Mason University ($45,376.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Duquesne University ($18,479 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 12.4% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,120 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 149.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,800 vs. $10,760)
Duquesne University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 15 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Duquesne University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or Mason? 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 Mason and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than George Mason University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/