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Overview |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,554 students)
Queens College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 394.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at La Salle University than CUNY Queens College ($34,270.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than La Salle University ($5,339 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 5.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,590 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than CUNY Queens College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 189.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($25,808 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 120 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than CUNY Queens College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/