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Overview |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,107 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,376 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,376 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,744 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,919 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,800 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,376 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 10,828 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 1,074 students)
Duquesne University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or Pitt-Bradford?
- Duquesne University is 232.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Duquesne University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($45,376.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Duquesne University ($16,505 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 42.7% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($10,332 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Duquesne University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 99% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($26,800 vs. $13,470)
Duquesne University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 160 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Duquesne University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford 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/