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Brooklyn College Alabama Hunter UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane Baruch LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M St John's Auburn| Louisiana State University | CUNY Queens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Queens College | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 81% |
Admission |
LSU | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $113 |
Diversity |
LSU | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 16,481 students)
LSU vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Queens College?
- Louisiana State University is 16% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Queens College than Louisiana State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than LSU ($5,339 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 15.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,296 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than CUNY Queens College (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 51.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($13,509 vs. $8,904)
LSU vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 53 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Queens College (68.5%)
LSU vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Queens College? 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 Queens College and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than CUNY Queens College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $9,900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,900)
- Queens College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($113 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/