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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $293 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,627 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Belhaven University?
- Quinnipiac University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Quinnipiac than Belhaven University ($49,170.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Quinnipiac ($19,794 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 75.3% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($9,100 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 74% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($29,689 vs. $17,067)
Quinnipiac vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Belhaven University (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $40,900)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $2,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,402)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/