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Overview |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $278 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 190.8% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Pitt than CUNY Queens College ($38,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Pitt ($5,339 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 22.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,420 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than CUNY Queens College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 18.5% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,551 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 162 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Queens College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than CUNY Queens College (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,909)
- Queens College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($113 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/