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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 6,046 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Columbia College?
- Quinnipiac University is 102.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Quinnipiac than Columbia College ($49,170.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Quinnipiac ($22,824 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 84% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($8,670 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 116.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($29,689 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
Quinnipiac vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Columbia College (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $3,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,034 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/