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Overview |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $289 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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 Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 1,370 students)
Queens College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 587.4% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than CUNY Queens College ($47,640.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Saint Michael's College ($5,339 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($16,464 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 308.5% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($36,374 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than CUNY Queens College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $28,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($113 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/