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Overview |
Queens College | U of R | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 74% |
Admission |
Queens College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $253 |
Diversity |
Queens College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Queens College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 12,160 students)
Queens College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 811.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.4% higher at U of R than CUNY Queens College ($63,150.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than U of R ($5,339 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,464 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Rochester (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 368.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($41,700 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than U of R (35.9%)
Queens College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or U of R? 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 U of R and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than CUNY Queens College (83% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $20,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($113 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/