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Overview |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 8,107 students)
Miami vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 216.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Duquesne University than Miami University ($45,376.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Duquesne University ($23,031 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 7.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,744 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Miami University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 81.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($26,800 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 121 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Miami vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Duquesne University (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/