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Overview |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,484 students)
Queens College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 464.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Alvernia University than CUNY Queens College ($39,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Alvernia University ($6,434 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 10.8% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,030 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 224.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($25,757 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 112 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Queens College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is the same as at Alvernia University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/