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Wingate University UNC Charlotte GWU Elon Campbell University Memphis UT Florida State ASU Furman Adelphi University| Queens University of Charlotte | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | CBU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Queens | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Queens | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,846 students)
Queens vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or CBU?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 9.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Queens than Christian Brothers University ($40,790.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Queens ($17,068 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 53.6% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($10,731 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 2.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($29,713 vs. $29,076)
Queens vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 41 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Queens (3.41)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Queens (67.7%)
Queens vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens or CBU? 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 CBU and Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Christian Brothers University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/