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Overview |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,174 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,186 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,186 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,083 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,128 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,353 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,510 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | 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 Notre Dame is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (13,174 students vs. 8,137 students)
Notre Dame vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Duquesne University?
- University of Notre Dame is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($62,186.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Notre Dame than Duquesne University ($62,186.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than Duquesne University ($29,083 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($15,620 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than University of Notre Dame (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 82.7% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($51,128 vs. $27,980)
Notre Dame vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 317 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Notre Dame (12.4%)
Notre Dame vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Duquesne University (96% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $24,700 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $65,100)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/