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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Staten Island?
- Quinnipiac University is 609.5% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at Quinnipiac than CUNY College of Staten Island ($49,170.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Quinnipiac ($7,217 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 25.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,950 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 268.3% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($29,689 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Quinnipiac vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/