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Overview |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,107 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,376 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,376 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,744 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,919 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,800 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 44% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,376 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 10,828 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 8,107 students)
Duquesne University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or Penn State?
- Duquesne University is 147% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Duquesne University than Penn State Main Campus ($45,376.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Duquesne University ($26,747 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 15.7% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($12,744 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Penn State Main Campus (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 166.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($26,800 vs. $10,066)
Duquesne University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 64 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Duquesne University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Duquesne University (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/