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Hamden, CT · Hartford, CT
| Quinnipiac University | Trinity College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $40,675/yr | $34,832/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $33,649/yr | $11,054/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $23,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $35,827/yr | $13,599/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $36,507/yr | $18,325/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $39,096/yr | $24,369/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $42,891/yr | $48,515/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,260/yr | $18,890/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,086/yr | $18,890/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,660/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $72,215/yr | $87,840/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,480/yr | $70,770/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $55,480/yr | $70,770/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 14% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 29% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1150–1320 | 1298–1470 |
| SAT average | 1242 | 1415 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 30–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–32 · Math 24–29 | English 29–35 · Math 27–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 21,323 | 6,396 |
| Students accepted | 16,418 | 2,144 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,797 | 579 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 76% | 84% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 90% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $83,759/yr | $90,779/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $57,610–$112,458 | $64,313–$139,476 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 82% |
| White students graduating | 78% | 85% |
| Black students graduating | 62% | 76% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 92% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,744/yr | $67,628/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 89% | 87% |
| Graduate on time | 71% | 78% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 83% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 89% |
| Low-income students who finish | 66% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 8.8% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $77,840/yr | $85,907/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 35% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Psychology 6% | Social Sciences 38% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 35% of degrees | Social Sciences — 38% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $142,595/yr | Economics — $71,191/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,531 | 2,146 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,867 | 34 |
| Average professor pay | $11,491/mo | $11,642/mo |
| Full-time professors | 36% | 88% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $106,326 | $99,076 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hartford, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1929 | 1823 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 14% |
| Men | 40% | 47% |
| Women | 60% | 53% |
| White students | 74% | 59% |
| Black students | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 10% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 20% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 3% | 1.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,460/yr | $28,943/yr |
| Endowment | $764.5M | $850.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,697 | 1,919 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,390/yr | $11,640/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,080/yr | $6,350/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 476 | 741 |
| Athletic scholarships | $14.7M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $31.9M | $11.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $31.9M | $11.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $346,955 | $106,038 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.