Baltimore vs. Quinnipiac University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Quinnipiac University posts the higher first-time bar passage (73.68% vs 70.71%); Baltimore is cheaper on sticker tuition ($33,944 vs $56,610); Quinnipiac University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (88.6% vs 85.8%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricBaltimoreQuinnipiac UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT155155Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.453.65Quinnipiac University
Acceptance rate49.5%43.1%Quinnipiac University
Cost
Resident tuition$33,944$56,610Baltimore
Non-resident tuition$50,624$56,610Baltimore
Median grant$15,000$25,000Quinnipiac University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage70.71%73.68%Quinnipiac University
Two-year ultimate bar passage78.36%78.81%Quinnipiac University
Bar passage vs. state average+0.1 pts-0.2 ptsBaltimore
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment85.8%88.6%Quinnipiac University
Large-firm (250+) employment3.5%1.6%Baltimore
Federal clerkships0.5%0%Baltimore

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 80.2% in 2011 to 70.71% in 202550%60%70%80%90%111315182022242570.71%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Baltimore — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 88.31% in 2011 to 73.68% in 202560%70%80%90%100%111315182022242573.68%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Quinnipiac University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $25,798 in 2011 to $33,944 in 2025$25,000$27,500$30,000$32,500$35,0001113151719212325$33,944
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Baltimore — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $45,050 in 2011 to $56,610 in 2025$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,000$60,0001113151719212325$56,610
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Quinnipiac University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Baltimore or Quinnipiac University?

Baltimore is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $33,944 versus Quinnipiac University's $56,610.

Which has better bar passage, Baltimore or Quinnipiac University?

Quinnipiac University has the higher first-time bar passage, 73.68% against Baltimore's 70.71%.

Which has better job outcomes, Baltimore or Quinnipiac University?

Quinnipiac University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (88.6% vs 85.8%).

Baltimore vs Quinnipiac University: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Quinnipiac University leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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