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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | 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
- Duquesne University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 541.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at Duquesne University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,376.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Duquesne University ($13,799 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 5.3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,008 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 182.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($26,800 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 3 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SUNY Poly (81.7%)
SUNY Poly vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $11,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/