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Overview |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 4,343 students)
Quinnipiac vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or SU?
- Quinnipiac University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Quinnipiac than Shenandoah University ($50,400.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Quinnipiac ($26,400 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 39.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($11,800 vs. $16,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,035 vs. $24,100)
Quinnipiac vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 90 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Quinnipiac (77%)
Quinnipiac vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or SU? 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 SU and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Shenandoah University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $17,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/