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Overview |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 8,107 students)
UD vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 239.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Duquesne University than University of Delaware ($45,376.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Duquesne University ($18,044 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 3.6% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,234 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than University of Delaware (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 116.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($26,800 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 60 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Duquesne University (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/