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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,840 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Benedict College?
- Quinnipiac University is 236.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Benedict College ($49,170.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Quinnipiac ($17,845 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 141.7% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($6,600 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 145.5% larger than aid received Benedict College ($29,689 vs. $12,093)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Benedict College (77% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $40,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $25,000)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/