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Overview |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $112 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Excelsior University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 15,833 students)
Queens College vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Excelsior University?
- CUNY Queens College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Queens College than Excelsior University ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Excelsior University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($7,927 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Queens College .
Queens College vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Queens College.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $130 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens College graduates. ($10,870 vs. $11,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Queens College graduates. ($112 vs. $113)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/