| Curtis Institute of Music vs. Duquesne |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #139 in National Universities #17 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,000 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,146 |
| cheaper$2,525 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,568 |
| Less$14,289 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,716 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter9.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.49% |
| Favorable82.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.31% |
| High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller151 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,107 |
| Smaller103 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,095 |
| Smaller48 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,012 |
| - | Online Student Population | 659 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 102) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,552) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,640) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty2 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 118 | Number of faculties | 949 |
| Lower$72,931 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,973 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.