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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $143 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 807 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Plaza College?
- Quinnipiac University is 278.2% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.2% higher at Quinnipiac than Plaza College ($49,170.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Quinnipiac ($17,178 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 127.9% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($7,000 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 335.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($29,689 vs. $6,822)
Quinnipiac vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Plaza College (30%)
Quinnipiac vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Quinnipiac.
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $38,200 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($143 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/