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USAFA UConn West Point SHU UHart Seton Hall University URI University of Scranton St John's Marist College Western New England University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| Quinnipiac University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 4,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 14,727 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1200/1420 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Annapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 4,465 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Annapolis?
- Quinnipiac University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Quinnipiac than United States Naval Academy ($50,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($30,035 vs. $0)
Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and Quinnipiac.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/