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Overview |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 14,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $9,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $26,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $17,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $9,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 13,150 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 9,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | UMBC | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 8,918 students)
Quinnipiac vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or UMBC?
- Quinnipiac University is 445.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($50,400.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Quinnipiac ($17,704 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 16% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,204 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 201.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,035 vs. $9,956)
Quinnipiac vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 114 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UMBC (74.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or UMBC? 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 UMBC and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $6,000 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/