Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UConn SHU UHart Seton Hall University URI University of Scranton Salisbury St John's Bowie State University Marist College Morgan State Western New England University| Quinnipiac University | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | umes.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $5,637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 30% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,518 students)
Quinnipiac vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or UMES?
- Quinnipiac University is 772.3% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.6% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($49,170.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Quinnipiac ($12,020 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 50% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,636 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as University of Maryland Eastern Shore (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 133.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($29,689 vs. $12,705)
Quinnipiac vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 261 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than UMES (81.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or UMES? 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 UMES and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $25,100 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $40,400)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/