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Overview |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $275 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or WMU?
- Quincy University is 119.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Quincy University than Western Michigan University ($31,940.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than WMU ($11,985 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3% lower than costs at Quincy University ($11,102 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 355.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($31,052 vs. $6,813)
Quincy University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Quincy University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Quincy University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University or WMU? 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 WMU and Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Quincy University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,633)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/