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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $180 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,253 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Quinnipiac University ($63,722.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Quinnipiac ($21,270 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 14% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,950 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 101.5% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($59,825 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Quinnipiac University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/