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Overview |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Duquesne University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Duquesne University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($45,376.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than PLNU ($33,919 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 24.9% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,800 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 38% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($26,800 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 10 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $11,600 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/