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Overview |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $222 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,808 students)
Queens College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 29% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Mary Washington College than CUNY Queens College ($25,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Mary Washington College ($5,339 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 17.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,040 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than CUNY Queens College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 0% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($8,904 vs. $8,901)
Queens College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is the same at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than CUNY Queens College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $4,700 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($113 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College 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/