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Overview |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 380 students)
Quinnipiac vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or College of the Atlantic?
- Quinnipiac University is 11% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Quinnipiac than College of the Atlantic ($49,170.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Quinnipiac ($22,316 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 61.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($9,870 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 9.8% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($32,602 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Quinnipiac vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than College of the Atlantic (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $37,300 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/