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Overview |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $90 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 6,446 students)
Quinnipiac vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or York?
- Quinnipiac University is 609.5% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at Quinnipiac than CUNY York College ($49,170.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Quinnipiac ($6,670 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 12.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,950 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 228.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($29,689 vs. $9,036)
Quinnipiac vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 210 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at York (3.15)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than York (59.1%)
Quinnipiac vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or York? 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 York and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than CUNY York College (77% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $22,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,000)
- York graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($90 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/