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Overview |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 95% |
Admission |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Duquesne University than Elon University ($45,376.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Elon ($33,919 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 6.2% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,886 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Elon University (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 93.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,800 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 73 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Duquesne University (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/