Duquesne vs. Penn State Altoona
Both Duquesne University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Duquesne University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Duquesne's tuition ($47,146) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
- Duquesne's acceptance rate (78.85%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- Duquesne has higher yield (13.27%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Duquesne's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Penn State Altoona (1,160).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
- Duquesne (8,107 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,577 students) with more enrolled students.
- Duquesne ($26,044) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- Duquesne's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (18%).
Duquesne University
Private, 4 years • Pittsburgh, PA #75 National Universities, #11 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$47,146
Financial Aid
$26,044
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
78.85% Acceptance Rate
13.27% Yield
Enrollment
5,095 Undergraduate
3,012 Graduate
659 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
478 Faculties (full-time)
1,468 Staffs (full-time)
$84,544 Faculty Salary
$65,169 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,448 annual charge
-3,552 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,172 annual charge
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,025
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
97.31% Acceptance Rate
12.37% Yield
Enrollment
2,577 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
456 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity
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