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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,617 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Capital University?
- Quinnipiac University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Quinnipiac than Capital University ($49,170.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Quinnipiac ($24,439 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 29.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,308 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Capital University ($29,689 vs. $28,469)
Quinnipiac vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 38 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Capital 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 Capital University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Capital University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $47,300)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/