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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 875 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Quinnipiac University is 236.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Quinnipiac than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($49,170.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Quinnipiac ($16,594 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 22.8% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,984 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 174.3% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($29,689 vs. $10,823)
Quinnipiac vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 140 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $55,300)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/