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Overview |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,392 students)
Quinnipiac vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at MHC than Quinnipiac University ($58,280.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Quinnipiac ($35,765 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 7.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,950 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($39,304 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than MHC (39.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or MHC? 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 MHC and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Quinnipiac University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $15,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/