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Overview |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,607 students)
Queens College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 770.9% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than CUNY Queens College ($60,350.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($6,434 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 8.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,546 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 459.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($44,331 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Queens College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than CUNY Queens College (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $9,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/