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Virginia Commonwealth University vs Duquesne University

Compare the rivalry schools - Virginia Commonwealth University and Duquesne University.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, VA and Duquesne University is a Private, 4-years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Duquesne University has higher submitted SAT score (1,240) than Virginia Commonwealth University (1,160).
  • Duquesne University (87.49% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Commonwealth University (91.00% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (28,082 students) is larger than Duquesne University (8,107 students).
  • Duquesne University has more expensive tuition & fees of $47,146 than Virginia Commonwealth University($39,042).
  • Virginia Commonwealth University has more full-time faculties of 2,183 faculties than Duquesne University(478 facluties).
Virginia Commonwealth University vs Duquesne University
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDuquesne University
LocationRichmond, VAPittsburgh, PA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$39,042
$16,458 for Virginia residents		$47,146
Graduate Tuition$31,589
$16,753 for Virginia residents		$26,568
Test Scores1,1601,240
Acceptance Rate91%87%
Admission Yield25%13%
Student Population28,082
20,958 undergraduate		8,107
5,095 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,183 Full-time
710 part-time		478 Full-time
471 part-time
Number of Staffs6,266 Full-time
835 part-time		1,468 Full-time
641 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 112 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,794$22,716
Graduation Rate64%77%
Transfer-out Rate20%0%
Retention Rate85%84%

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