- University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public school while Duquesne University is a private school.
- URI is located in Kingston, RI and Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Duquesne University has more expensive tuition of $47,146 than URI ($35,804).
- URI has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than Duquesne University (71.70%).
- Duquesne University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than URI (1,170).
- URI is larger with 17,473 students than Duquesne University (8,107 students).
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| #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #75 in National Universities #11 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kingston, RI | Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
URI| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $47,146 |
| $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state | Graduate | $26,568 |
| $12,715 | Financial Aid | $22,716 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 71.70% |
| 20.66% | Yield | 29.70% |
| 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,473 | Total Students | 8,107 |
| 14,768 | Undergraduate | 5,095 |
| 2,705 | Graduate | 3,012 |
| 775 | Online Enrollment | 659 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 85% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,200 |
| 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: 5,570) $8,506 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) $8,104 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,640 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 772 Full-time 350 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 478 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,468 Full-time 641 Part-time |
| $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,544 for Faculties $65,169 Part-time |