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Overview |
Queens College | OU | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $206 |
Diversity |
Queens College | OU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or OU?
- CUNY Queens College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at OU than CUNY Queens College ($22,140.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than OU ($5,339 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 23.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,310 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than CUNY Queens College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 21.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,830 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 94 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or OU? 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 OU and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than CUNY Queens College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $8,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($113 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/