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Overview |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,137 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,146 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,146 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,125 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,980 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,112 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 11,128 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (8,137 students vs. 7,182 students)
Duquesne University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Seattle U than Duquesne University ($53,235.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Seattle U ($35,125 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 5.9% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,748 vs. $15,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($31,727 vs. $27,980)
Duquesne University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 54 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Seattle U (76%)
Duquesne University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Seattle University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/