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Brooklyn College Hunter Fairfield University Holy Cross Baruch Fordham Bentley BC St John's URI UConn Syracuse| CUNY Queens College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens College | Providence | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
Queens College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Queens College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 4,635 students)
Queens College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Providence?
- Providence College is 763.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.1% higher at Providence than CUNY Queens College ($59,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Providence ($5,339 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 4.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,464 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than CUNY Queens College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 237.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($30,040 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Providence (48.7%)
Queens College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Providence? 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 Providence and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than CUNY Queens College (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/