| Duquesne vs. Gwynedd Mercy |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#139 in National Universities #17 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region III Universities #40 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,986 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,838 |
| expensive$27,612 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,804 |
| More$26,044 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,052 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT- |
| Tighter83.56% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.63% |
| Lower13.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.04% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,234 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,017 |
| Larger5,371 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,301 |
| Larger2,863 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller716 |
| Smaller561 | Online Student Population | Larger675 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 531) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,640) |
| Faculty | ||
| 12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 274 |
| Higher$92,612 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,360 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.