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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon Wingate University USC Beaufort Furman UNC Charlotte Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn| Queens University of Charlotte | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | CofC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Queens | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Queens | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Queens | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or CofC?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 211.8% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Queens than College of Charleston ($39,030.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Queens ($21,120 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 8% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,986 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 164.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($25,123 vs. $9,499)
Queens vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Queens .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 77 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Queens (3.41)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens or CofC? 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 CofC and Queens.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,100 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,100)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/