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Overview |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 25, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Duquesne University?
- Pacific University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Pacific than Duquesne University ($50,884.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Duquesne University ($33,472 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 2.3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,408 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Duquesne University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($33,340 vs. $26,800)
Pacific vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 48 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Pacific vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Pacific University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/