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Overview |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,922 students)
Quinnipiac vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or PennWest Clarion?
- Quinnipiac University is 537.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.8% higher at Quinnipiac than PennWest Clarion ($49,170.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 23.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,930 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($29,689 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 161 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
Quinnipiac vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than PennWest Clarion (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $26,300 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion and Quinnipiac graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest Clarion and Quinnipiac graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/