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Overview |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 784.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312% higher at Syracuse than CUNY Queens College ($61,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Syracuse ($5,339 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 12% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,464 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than CUNY Queens College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 226.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($29,110 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 85 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Queens College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY Queens College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/