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Overview |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,842 students)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or SUNY Poly?
- Quinnipiac University is 595.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at Quinnipiac than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($49,170.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Quinnipiac ($13,799 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 13.9% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,008 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 212.6% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($29,689 vs. $9,497)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 46 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 Poly (81.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $12,300 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/