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Saint Joseph's University – Philadelphia vs Duquesne University

Duquesne University is harder to get into (84% vs 89% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $33,840 vs $37,704 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureSaint Joseph's University – PhiladelphiaDuquesne University
Admit rate 89% 84%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1170–1350 1180–1340
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 28–31 26–32
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Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureSaint Joseph's University – PhiladelphiaDuquesne University
Sticker price per year $70,389 $69,856
Average paid after grants $33,840 $37,704
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureSaint Joseph's University – PhiladelphiaDuquesne University
Under $30,000 $27,343 $31,516
$30,000–$48,000 $26,008 $31,567
$48,000–$75,000 $29,287 $31,675
$75,000–$110,000 $31,720 $33,134
Over $110,000 $37,849 $41,310
After you start
MeasureSaint Joseph's University – PhiladelphiaDuquesne University
Undergrads 4,948 5,350
Graduate within 6 years 80% 76%
Come back for year two 89% 84%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $85,980 $81,698
Median debt at graduation $18,250 $25,500

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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