Quincy University vs. CMU - CLAS

Quincy University vs. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences comparison

	Quincy University	Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Quincy University	CMU - CLAS
Location	Quincy, IL	Fayette, MO
Setting	Remote Town	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,307	1,080
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#635	#781
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	quincy.edu	centralmethodist.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Quincy University is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (1,307 students vs. 1,080 students)

Quincy University vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or CMU - CLAS?

• Quincy University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than CMU - CLAS for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $26,360.00)
• Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Quincy University than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($31,940.00 vs. $26,360.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than CMU - CLAS ($11,985 vs. $24,828)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 28.4% lower than costs at Quincy University ($8,910 vs. $11,440)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($31,052 vs. $18,044)

Quincy University vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Quincy University .

• The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is 33 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
• Incoming CMU - CLAS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
• Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
• CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Quincy University (61.7%)

Quincy University vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Quincy University or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Quincy University.

• The graduation rate at Quincy University is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (50% vs. 43%)
• Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $6,900 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,600)
• Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $5,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Quincy University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $22,500)
• CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Quincy University graduates. ($174 vs. $232)
• More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/