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MCA Central State University Wiley College Memphis Franklin University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston GSU- Grambling Central Christian College of the Bible| Christian Brothers University | Paul Quinn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 855/1015 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CBU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 938 students)
CBU vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Paul Quinn College?
- Christian Brothers University is 380.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.1% higher at CBU than Paul Quinn College ($35,520.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than CBU ($8,994 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 33.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($7,650 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Paul Quinn College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($26,964 vs. $12,150)
CBU vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 333 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming CBU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
CBU vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Paul Quinn College (52% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $29,300)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/