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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $283 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Philadelphia University | ||
| 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 Philadelphia University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,746 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Philadelphia University?
- Quinnipiac University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Philadelphia University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Quinnipiac than Philadelphia University ($49,170.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philadelphia University than Quinnipiac ($28,510 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 22.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,005 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Philadelphia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Philadelphia University ($29,689 vs. $26,568)
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 12 points higher than at Philadelphia University (1083)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Philadelphia University (24)
- Accepted freshman Philadelphia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
Quinnipiac vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Philadelphia University? 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 Philadelphia University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Philadelphia University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Philadelphia University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $51,400)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,451)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($268 vs. $283)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Philadelphia University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/