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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Quincy University #1145 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,457 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Quincy University in the 43.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Quincy University #1118 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Quincy University #1145 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Quincy, IL, Quincy University enrolls roughly 1,010 undergraduates. Retention is 70.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 45.0%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where Quincy University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Quincy University #1118 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,457 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Quincy University in the 43.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio is anchored in Business, a field that typically delivers strong career outcomes and employer demand. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Quincy University sits in the 40.8 percentile for access and the 53.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a private institution, Quincy University carries a higher sticker price than public peers, though need-based aid reshapes net cost for families that qualify. Mobility outcomes place the institution in the 12.1 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting solid career progression for graduates.
Quincy University's published cost of attendance is $50,091. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price: low-income families pay approximately $16,502, middle-income families pay around $17,804, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,231. Azimuth ranks Quincy University #657 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Quincy University uses need-based financial aid to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The aid structure combines federal grants (Pell Grants for eligible low-income students), institutional need-based scholarships, and federal loans. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for students with demonstrated need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,609; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Quincy University's median four-year earnings of $59,724, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Quincy University is a strong fit for students interested in Business and related fields who want a private nonprofit college experience in IL's Midwest. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,724, placing Quincy University in the 45.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $3,457 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 43.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 29.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 33.0% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Quincy University in the 7.8 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions, a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Published cost of attendance is $25,231, and median federal debt at graduation is $24,000. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 50.9% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business and related fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find meaningful returns relative to IL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Quincy University's published cost of attendance is $50,091. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price: low-income families pay approximately $16,502, middle-income families pay around $17,804, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,231.
Azimuth ranks Quincy University #657 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Quincy University uses need-based financial aid to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The aid structure combines federal grants (Pell Grants for eligible low-income students), institutional need-based scholarships, and federal loans.
Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for students with demonstrated need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,609; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at Quincy University's median four-year earnings of $59,724, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Quincy University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,724, placing Quincy University in the 45.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,457 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Quincy University in the 43.3 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Quincy University #1118 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Quincy University's concentration in business and professional fields.
Kinesiology is the largest program with 24 graduates, while Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,745 — 0.7× the national benchmark for the field [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). Biology, General and Nursing round out the largest cohorts with 23 and 20 graduates respectively, while Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $78,599 — 0.9× the national benchmark.
These outcomes align with Quincy University's dominant program family of Business, which anchors the institution's long-term financial returns.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monmouth College Higher acceptance rate (36.7 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 78 miles away; similar graduate earnings | IL | 87% | $51,110 | Compare |
Illinois College Higher acceptance rate (24.8 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 62 miles away; similar graduate earnings | IL | 75% | $52,575 | Compare |
Westminster College Higher acceptance rate (27.7 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 81 miles away; similar graduate earnings | MO | 78% | $52,199 | Compare |
University Of Toledo Higher acceptance rate (44.9 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | OH | 95% | $50,632 | Compare |
Pittsburg State University Higher acceptance rate (38.3 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | KS | 88% | $50,579 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Life Pacific University Similar quality tier (#31681 ranked) | CA | 96% | $43,299 | #31681 | Compare |
Texas Lutheran University Similar quality tier (#31679 ranked) | TX | 96% | $53,863 | #31679 | Compare |
Doane University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#31684 ranked) | NE | 98% | $53,316 | #31684 | Compare |
Franklin College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#31685 ranked) | IN | 70% | $55,376 | #31685 | Compare |
Ohio Wesleyan University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#31688 ranked) | OH | 56% | $55,624 | #31688 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
20 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
7 graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
24 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
15 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 graduates
Quincy University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private nonprofit focused on applied career preparation. Kinesiology is the largest program with 24 graduates, followed by Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods with 24 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $58,745, Biology, General with 23 graduates, Nursing with 20 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,599, and Teacher Education with 17 graduates.
Across 0 ranked programs, several deliver solid earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The strongest earnings performers cluster in health and business fields.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $78,599 with 20 graduates, positioning this program as a key economic contributor to the institution. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods delivers median 4-year earnings of $58,745 across 24 graduates, while Finance with 15 graduates earns median 4-year earnings of $58,139.
These programs reflect Quincy University's strength in applied professional fields where graduates move directly into the workforce. The institution's program distribution emphasizes Business at 27%, Education at 12%, and Social Sciences at 1%, creating a portfolio oriented toward stable, in-demand career pathways.
This concentration in professional and applied fields aligns with the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/), where employers continue to recruit heavily in health, business, and related service sectors. For students prioritizing clear career outcomes and regional labor-market fit, this program mix offers direct pathways to employment.
