Duquesne University vs University of Scranton

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Duquesne University ($47,146).
It is harder to admit to Duquesne University than University of Scranton.
Duquesne University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than University of Scranton (1,230).
Both Duquesne University and University of Scranton have the same submitted ACT scores (27).
Duquesne University has more students with 8,107 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
Duquesne University has more full-time faculties with 478 faculties while University of Scranton has 280 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Duquesne University and University of Scranton.

Duquesne University	vs.	University of Scranton
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Location	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$47,146	2024 Tuition & Fees	$52,034
96%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$22,716	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,952

78.85 %	Acceptance Rates	84.35 %
13.27 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.79 %
1,250	SAT Score	1,230
27	ACT Score	27
77 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
84 %	Retention Rate	85 %
8,107	Student Population	4,731
478	Number of Faculties	280
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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