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Overview |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Syracuse | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 8,107 students)
Syracuse vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Duquesne University?
- Syracuse University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Syracuse than Duquesne University ($58,440.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Syracuse ($33,919 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 16.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,744 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Syracuse University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($34,737 vs. $26,800)
Syracuse vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 57 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Duquesne University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $800 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $65,100)
- Duquesne University and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Duquesne University and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/