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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,813 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Alfred University?
- Quinnipiac University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Quinnipiac than Alfred University ($49,170.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Quinnipiac ($26,183 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 17.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,560 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Alfred University ($29,689 vs. $26,172)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 38 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Alfred 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 Alfred University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Alfred University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $45,700)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/