College comparison

Marist University vs Quinnipiac University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY	Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
Acceptance rateMarist University is more selective	57%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1190–1340	1150–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,182	6,531
Avg net price	$41,544	$40,675
Median earnings (10 yr)Quinnipiac University reports higher median earnings	$77,819	$83,759
Graduation rate	80%	76%
Median debt	$25,000	$26,000
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Marist University or Quinnipiac University harder to get into?

Marist University is more selective: Marist University's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Quinnipiac University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Marist University vs Quinnipiac University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1190–1340 at Marist University and 1150–1320 at Quinnipiac University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.