- Duquesne University is a private school while Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public school.
- Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA and VCU is located in Richmond, VA.
- Duquesne University has more expensive tuition of $47,146 than VCU ($39,042).
- Duquesne University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.70% than VCU (83.90%).
- Duquesne University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than VCU (1,160).
- VCU is larger with 28,082 students than Duquesne University (8,107 students).
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| #75 in National Universities #11 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #218 in National Universities #14 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Location | Richmond, VA |
| Known as | VCU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | $16,458 Virginia residents $39,042 out-of-state |
| $26,568 | Graduate | $16,753 Virginia residents $31,589 out-of-state |
| $22,716 | Financial Aid | $11,794 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| 71.70% | Acceptance Rate | 83.90% |
| 29.70% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,107 | Total Students | 28,082 |
| 5,095 | Undergraduate | 20,958 |
| 3,012 | Graduate | 7,124 |
| 659 | Online Enrollment | 2,680 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $68,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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: 5,702) $7,301 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 478 Full-time 471 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,183 Full-time 710 Part-time |
| 1,468 Full-time 641 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,266 Full-time 835 Part-time |
| $84,544 for Faculties $65,169 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,025 for Faculties $73,850 Part-time |