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Overview |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 8,137 students)
UC vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 296.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($47,146.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Duquesne University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($47,146.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Duquesne University ($21,511 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 19.7% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,048 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 241.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($27,980 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 27 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as 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 UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Duquesne University (78.9%)
UC vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $19,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/