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Overview |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 8,107 students)
NJIT vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 198.6% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Duquesne University than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($45,376.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Duquesne University ($17,762 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 1% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,600 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 67.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($26,800 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 67 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming NJIT students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $65,100)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/