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Overview |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1040/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $171 |
Diversity |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,842 students)
Queens College vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or SUNYIT?
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is 2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at SUNYIT than CUNY Queens College ($17,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than SUNYIT ($6,434 vs. $13,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 11% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,008 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students is 19.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,497 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 31 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $2,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $5,585 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNYIT graduates. ($11,000 vs. $16,585)
- Queens College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than SUNYIT graduates. ($113 vs. $171)
- More SUNYIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/