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Overview |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 7,457 students)
Quinnipiac vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or UMass Dartmouth?
- Quinnipiac University is 246.8% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($49,170.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Quinnipiac ($19,700 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,950 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 195.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($29,689 vs. $10,055)
Quinnipiac vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 70 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $16,500 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth 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/