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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Thomas College | ||
| 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,737 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Thomas College?
- Quinnipiac University is 69.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Thomas College ($49,170.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Quinnipiac ($22,070 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 32.9% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($11,998 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Thomas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($29,689 vs. $20,732)
Quinnipiac vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Quinnipiac .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Thomas 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 Thomas College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Thomas College (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $41,000)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/