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Overview |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,137 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duq.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,146 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,146 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,125 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,980 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,112 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 11,128 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Duquesne University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (8,137 students vs. 2,277 students)
Duquesne University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duquesne University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Duquesne University ($63,315.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Duquesne University ($24,667 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 13.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,620 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($58,323 vs. $27,980)
Duquesne University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duquesne University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Duquesne University .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 257 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Duquesne University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duquesne University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Duquesne University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Duquesne University (91% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $65,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/