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Overview |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $227 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 2,895 students)
Queens College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 826.8% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.7% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY Queens College ($64,230.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Gettysburg College ($5,339 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,530 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than CUNY Queens College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 401.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($44,671 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Queens College .
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Queens College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY Queens College (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($113 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/