Duquesne University vs University of Pittsburgh

This page compares Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 26 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 26 applicants admitted to both schools, 65% chose to attend University of Pittsburgh. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Pittsburgh is ranked #79 compared to #92 — a gap of 13 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Pennsylvania — Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of Pittsburgh has lower tuition at $39,936 per year compared to $58,898. Combined with employment rates of 91.7% (Duquesne University) and 88.3% (Pittsburgh), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Duquesne University offered a median scholarship of $135,591 compared to $99,000, a difference of $36,591 that may factor into enrollment decisions.