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Overview |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $233 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | JU | ||
| 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 JU based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,837 students)
Quinnipiac vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or JU?
- Quinnipiac University is 13% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Quinnipiac than Jacksonville University ($49,170.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Quinnipiac ($26,943 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 0.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,950 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($31,988 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than JU (57.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or JU? 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 JU and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Jacksonville University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $10,700 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/