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Overview |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Duquesne University?
- Ithaca College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Ithaca College than Duquesne University ($48,126.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Ithaca College ($33,919 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 8.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,744 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($29,677 vs. $26,800)
Ithaca College vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Ithaca College .
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Duquesne University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Duquesne University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Duquesne University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/