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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,123 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Benedictine University?
- Quinnipiac University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Quinnipiac than Benedictine University ($49,170.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Quinnipiac ($25,658 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 55.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,266 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,689 vs. $20,083)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Benedictine University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/