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Overview |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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 University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,023 students)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at University of Puget Sound than Quinnipiac University ($57,330.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than University of Puget Sound ($39,051 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 10.5% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,430 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 9.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($32,482 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman University of Puget Sound students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than University of Puget Sound (82.7%)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Puget Sound (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $57,600)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/