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Brooklyn College JMU Mason Hunter Old Dominion Mary Washington College Baruch Virginia Tech VCU St John's William & Mary Lehman| CUNY Queens College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens College | CNU | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 65% |
Admission |
Queens College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Queens College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 4,503 students)
Queens College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at CNU than CUNY Queens College ($24,238.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than CNU ($5,339 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 33.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($12,360 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Christopher Newport University (81% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 2.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,141 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 45 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or CNU? 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 CNU and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than CUNY Queens College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $3,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,100)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/