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Overview |
Queens College | SU | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Queens College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 4,260 students)
Queens College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 387.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at SU than CUNY Queens College ($33,790.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than SU ($6,434 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 38.4% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($11,230 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 196% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($23,467 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 105 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or SU? 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 SU and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Shenandoah University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,300)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/