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Overview |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 52% |
Admission |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $268 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 2,764 students)
Queens College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 787.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.2% higher at Lafayette College than CUNY Queens College ($61,482.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Lafayette College ($5,339 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 13.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,464 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Lafayette College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 395.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($44,126 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 184 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Queens College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than CUNY Queens College (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/