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Overview |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $219 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 17,001 students)
Queens College vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Texas State than CUNY Queens College ($20,030.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Texas State ($6,434 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 35.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($11,460 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 48.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,791 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 72 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than CUNY Queens College (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,250)
- Queens College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($113 vs. $219)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/