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UConn SHU Pace University-New York UHart Seton Hall University URI University of Scranton Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology St John's Marist College| University of New Haven | Quinnipiac University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Hamden, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 8,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | quinnipiac.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $49,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $49,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $39,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $29,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 18,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 15,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $65,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Quinnipiac | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 8,788 students)
UNH vs. Quinnipiac Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Quinnipiac?
- Quinnipiac University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Quinnipiac than University of New Haven ($49,170.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Haven than Quinnipiac ($33,135 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 16.7% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($15,950 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Quinnipiac University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($29,689 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Quinnipiac Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Quinnipiac? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quinnipiac or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 29 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
UNH vs. Quinnipiac Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of New Haven (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $13,200 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $52,300)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/