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Overview |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 24% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 4,393 students)
West Point vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Duquesne University than United States Military Academy ($45,376.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than United States Military Academy (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($26,800 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Duquesne University (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/