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Overview |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 6,690 students)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or SUNY Cortland?
- Quinnipiac University is 595.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.6% higher at Quinnipiac than SUNY College at Cortland ($49,170.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Quinnipiac ($18,304 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 17.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,620 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 216.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,689 vs. $9,369)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,200 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/