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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,527 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 18% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Ursinus College than Quinnipiac University ($58,016.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Quinnipiac ($33,546 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 9.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,624 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 35% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($40,075 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Ursinus College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Ursinus College (82.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Quinnipiac University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $58,000)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/