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Overview |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $266 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 4,828 students)
Queens College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY Queens College ($50,510.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Ithaca College ($5,339 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 2.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($16,030 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 258% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($31,876 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Queens College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY Queens College (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($113 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/