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NJIT RPI Pitt Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB Penn State BU| Stevens Institute of Technology | Duquesne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Stevens | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 8,107 students)
Stevens vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Duquesne University?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Stevens than Duquesne University ($56,424.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Stevens ($33,919 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 15.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,744 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Duquesne University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 19.2% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($31,949 vs. $26,800)
Stevens vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 202 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Duquesne University (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $24,000 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $65,100)
- Duquesne University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Duquesne University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/