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Overview |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Hamden, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 8,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | quinnipiac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $49,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $49,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $39,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $29,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,668 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $65,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CCU | 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
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 8,788 students)
CCU vs. Quinnipiac Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Quinnipiac?
- Quinnipiac University is 34% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Quinnipiac than Colorado Christian University ($49,170.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Quinnipiac ($23,313 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 42.5% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($11,194 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University as Quinnipiac University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($29,689 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Quinnipiac? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quinnipiac or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
CCU vs. Quinnipiac Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Colorado Christian University (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $23,900 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/