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Overview |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 81% |
Admission |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $113 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Queens College?
- Colgate University is 861.4% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.7% higher at Colgate than CUNY Queens College ($66,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Colgate ($5,339 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 2% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,464 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Colgate University (81% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 536.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($56,696 vs. $8,904)
Colgate vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 264 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Queens College? 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 Queens College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than CUNY Queens College (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($11,000 vs. $16,125)
- Queens College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($113 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/