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Overview |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Hamden, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 8,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | quinnipiac.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $39,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $30,035 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 21,323 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 16,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $65,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Quinnipiac | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 8,918 students)
UConn vs. Quinnipiac Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Quinnipiac?
- Quinnipiac University is 208.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Connecticut ($50,400.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Quinnipiac ($22,324 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.7% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,996 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 76.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,035 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Quinnipiac Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Quinnipiac? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quinnipiac or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 155 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Quinnipiac Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Quinnipiac? 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 Quinnipiac and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Quinnipiac University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/