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Overview |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 11,996 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $5,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $98 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Nassau Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Nassau Community College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 11,996 students)
Queens College vs. Nassau Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Nassau Community College?
- CUNY Queens College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Nassau Community College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Queens College than Nassau Community College ($14,880.00 vs. $11,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nassau Community College than Queens College ($5,575 vs. $6,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 2.9% lower than costs at Nassau Community College ($15,546 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Nassau Community College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nassau Community College students is 29.1% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,233 vs. $7,927)
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Nassau Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nassau Community College or Queens College .
Queens College vs. Nassau Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Nassau Community 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 Nassau Community College and Queens College.
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Nassau Community College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,900)
- Nassau Community College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $11,000)
- Nassau Community College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Queens College graduates. ($98 vs. $113)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nassau Community College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/