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Overview |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 8,107 students)
Michigan State vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 198.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Duquesne University than Michigan State University ($45,376.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Duquesne University ($22,803 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 34.2% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($10,990 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Michigan State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 208.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,800 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 21 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Michigan State students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Michigan State vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Duquesne University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/