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Overview |
Queens College | WVU | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Queens College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $248 |
Diversity |
Queens College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Queens College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 17,001 students)
Queens College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at WVU than CUNY Queens College ($26,568.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than WVU ($6,434 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 33.8% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($11,618 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 47.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,685 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 32 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or WVU? 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 WVU and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than CUNY Queens College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $200 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $50,600)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,001 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,001)
- Queens College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($113 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/