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Overview |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $268 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Fordham | ||
| 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 Fordham based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 16,153 students)
Queens College vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 770.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.5% higher at Fordham than CUNY Queens College ($60,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Fordham ($5,339 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 40.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,464 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than CUNY Queens College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 273.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($33,278 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 163 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Queens College vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than CUNY Queens College (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/