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Overview |
Queens College | UH | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 74% |
Admission |
Queens College | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $204 |
Diversity |
Queens College | UH | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or UH?
- University of Houston is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at UH than CUNY Queens College ($21,165.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UH ($5,339 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 52% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,830 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Houston (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 29.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,551 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 44 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or UH? 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 UH and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than University of Houston (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $8,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($113 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/