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Overview |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Queens College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,059 students)
Queens College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 542.8% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.4% higher at Lycoming College than CUNY Queens College ($44,544.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Lycoming College ($6,434 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 9.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,186 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 436.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($42,509 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 76 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than CUNY Queens College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/