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Overview |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $299 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 1,231 students)
Queens College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 683.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Allegheny College than CUNY Queens College ($54,300.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Allegheny College ($5,339 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 19.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,796 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 379.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($42,682 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Queens College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than CUNY Queens College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $29,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($113 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/