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Overview |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 4,825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $51,534 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $51,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $32,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $35,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 4,825 students)
Queens College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 643.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.3% higher at University of Scranton than CUNY Queens College ($51,534.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than University of Scranton ($5,339 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($16,464 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than CUNY Queens College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 302.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($35,819 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 24 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than CUNY Queens College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $11,300 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/