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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 8,918 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Syracuse than Quinnipiac University ($61,310.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than Syracuse ($39,632 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 12% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,470 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($30,035 vs. $29,110)
Quinnipiac vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 100 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Quinnipiac University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $400 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/