Duquesne vs The Catholic University of America
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PACatholic collegeThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCCatholic college
At a glance
- Duquesne lists Mass every weekday; The Catholic University of America lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning up to $30,000, The Catholic University of America has the lower price after aid: $17,358 a year, against $29,986 at Duquesne.
- The average price after aid is lower at The Catholic University of America: $29,561 a year, against $37,730 at Duquesne.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Washington, DC
Setting
City
City
Students
8,137
5,171
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
84%
83%
Average SAT
1276
ACT middle 50%
26–32
Graduation rate
77%
79%
First-year retention
84%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$37,730
$29,561
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$29,986
$17,358
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$31,729
$17,895
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$32,102
$24,723
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$35,611
$28,295
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,273
$37,651
Median debt
$26,244
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$74,742
$73,250
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.