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Overview |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #93 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $53,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $53,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $41,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $27,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 19,510 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 7,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 40.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1290/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or AU?
- American University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at AU than Quinnipiac University ($53,070.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than AU ($39,051 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 1.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,706 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 9.4% larger than aid received American University ($29,689 vs. $27,138)
Quinnipiac vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 157 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than AU (40.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or AU? 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 AU and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is the same as at American University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/