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Overview |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,740 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,740 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,424 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,802 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $223 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,280 students)
Quincy University vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Iowa?
- Quincy University is 296.4% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($35,740.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Quincy University than University of Iowa ($35,740.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Iowa ($17,424 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($12,160 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than University of Iowa (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 192.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($27,802 vs. $9,512)
Quincy University vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 154 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Quincy University vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Quincy University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $14,300 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,500)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than Quincy University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $22,500)
- Iowa graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Quincy University graduates. ($223 vs. $232)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/