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Overview |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 8,107 students)
Louisville vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 268.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Duquesne University than University of Louisville ($45,376.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Duquesne University ($19,327 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 38.2% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($10,668 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Duquesne University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 119.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,800 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 21 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than University of Louisville (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/