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Overview |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 59% |
Admission |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $250 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 7,590 students)
Queens College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 782.8% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.2% higher at Lehigh than CUNY Queens College ($61,180.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Lehigh ($5,339 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 0% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($16,464 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Lehigh University (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 390.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($43,644 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 228 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Queens College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than CUNY Queens College (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,256)
- Queens College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($113 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/