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Overview |
SUNYIT | 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 |
SUNYIT | 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 |
SUNYIT | 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 |
SUNYIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | 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 |
SUNYIT | 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 |
SUNYIT | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | 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 SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNYIT vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 541.8% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at Duquesne University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($45,376.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Duquesne University ($13,799 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome 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 Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 182.2% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($26,800 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 3 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT (3.7)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)
SUNYIT vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $11,900 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT 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/