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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $149 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,790 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Bates?
- Bates College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Bates than Quinnipiac University ($61,066.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Quinnipiac ($27,491 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 8% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,950 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 73.2% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($51,414 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Bates? 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 Bates and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Quinnipiac University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $65,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/