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Overview |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 6,509 students)
Queens College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Queens College than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 49.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,416 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,927 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 188 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Queens College (3.0)
Queens College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is the same as at PennWest California (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/