- Duquesne University is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public school.
- Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA and UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
- Duquesne University has more expensive tuition of $47,146 than UMass Amherst ($39,293).
- UMass Amherst has tighter acceptance rate of 57.58% than Duquesne University (71.70%).
- UMass Amherst has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Duquesne University (1,240).
- UMass Amherst is larger with 32,229 students than Duquesne University (8,107 students).
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| #75 in National Universities #11 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #79 in National Universities #12 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Location | Amherst, MA |
| Known as | UMass Amherst | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $47,146 | Undergraduate | $17,357 Massachusetts residents $39,293 out-of-state |
| $26,568 | Graduate | $17,009 Massachusetts residents $34,720 out-of-state |
| $22,716 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $85 graduate | |
| 71.70% | Acceptance Rate | 57.58% |
| 29.70% | Yield | 19.63% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,107 | Total Students | 32,229 |
| 5,095 | Undergraduate | 24,391 |
| 3,012 | Graduate | 7,838 |
| 659 | Online Enrollment | 3,853 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $68,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) $8,104 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) $7,840 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 478 Full-time 471 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,452 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| 1,468 Full-time 641 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,154 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $84,544 for Faculties $65,169 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,252 for Faculties $64,812 Part-time |