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Overview |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UMF based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,837 students)
Quinnipiac vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or UMF?
- Quinnipiac University is 469.1% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Maine at Farmington ($49,170.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Quinnipiac ($14,486 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 48.2% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,764 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 179.5% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($29,689 vs. $10,623)
Quinnipiac vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or UMF? 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 UMF and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $30,300 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $35,200)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/