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Overview |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 943 students)
Quinnipiac vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or USMMA?
- Quinnipiac University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Quinnipiac than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($49,170.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Quinnipiac ($4,891 vs. $39,051)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 561.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($29,689 vs. $4,489)
Quinnipiac vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 125 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Quinnipiac vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Quinnipiac.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $26,900 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $65,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/