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Overview |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 8,137 students)
Fordham vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Duquesne University?
- Fordham University is 28% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Fordham than Duquesne University ($60,335.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Fordham ($35,125 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 47.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,620 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Fordham University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($33,278 vs. $27,980)
Fordham vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 135 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Fordham vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Duquesne University (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $900 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/