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Wingate University UNC Charlotte JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason GWU Elon| Queens University of Charlotte | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | SU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Queens | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Queens | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or SU?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 15.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Queens than Shenandoah University ($39,030.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Queens ($26,143 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 24.9% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($11,230 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 7.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,123 vs. $23,467)
Queens vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 59 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Queens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Queens (3.41)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens or SU? 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 SU and Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SU 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/