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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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
- Duquesne University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Duquesne University than Mount St Mary's University ($45,376.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Duquesne University ($24,379 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,320 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($36,155 vs. $26,800)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 125 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Duquesne University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University 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/