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Overview |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 8,107 students)
Michigan vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 176.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Michigan than Duquesne University ($55,002.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Duquesne University ($19,318 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 11.9% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,171 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than University of Michigan (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 77.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,800 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 246 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan 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 Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Duquesne University (90% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $9,300 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $65,100)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/