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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 7,201 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Quinnipiac University ($51,140.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Quinnipiac ($36,392 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 4.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,740 vs. $16,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,035 vs. $29,400)
Quinnipiac vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Quinnipiac (77%)
Quinnipiac vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Saint Joseph's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/