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Overview |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 4,358 students)
Queens College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Longwood University than CUNY Queens College ($21,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Longwood University ($6,434 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 8.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,318 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 30.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,332 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 125 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY Queens College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/