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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 5,416 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 3% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Quinnipiac University ($50,624.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Quinnipiac ($32,185 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 4.9% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,200 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 9.2% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($32,412 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 63 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Widener University Main Campus (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $59,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/