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Overview |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 8,107 students)
NC State vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 594.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Duquesne University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($45,376.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Duquesne University ($14,852 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 15.7% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($12,748 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 191.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($26,800 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 126 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $7,900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/