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Overview |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USF | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 8,107 students)
USF vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Duquesne University?
- University of San Francisco is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at USF than Duquesne University ($54,980.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than USF ($33,919 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,744 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Duquesne University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 15.4% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($30,916 vs. $26,800)
USF vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 34 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming USF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USF (3.57)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than University of San Francisco (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $5,300 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $65,100)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USF graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/