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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Suffolk 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 Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 6,734 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Suffolk University?
- Quinnipiac University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Quinnipiac than Suffolk University ($49,170.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Quinnipiac ($32,270 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 15.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,950 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($29,689 vs. $27,856)
Quinnipiac vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 71 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Suffolk University (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $59,100)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/