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Overview |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $286 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,324 students)
Queens College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 521.1% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than CUNY Queens College ($43,043.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Cedar Crest College ($6,434 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 22.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($12,722 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 308.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($32,415 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 142 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($113 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/