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Overview |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (8,137 students vs. 6,000 students)
Xavier vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Duquesne University?
- Xavier University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Xavier than Duquesne University ($47,895.00 vs. $47,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Duquesne University ($31,542 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 13% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,820 vs. $15,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Duquesne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($30,901 vs. $27,980)
Xavier vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 27 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Duquesne University (78.9%)
Xavier vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Duquesne University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $54,500)
- Duquesne University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Duquesne University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/