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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Wingate University UNC Charlotte WVU UMBC| Queens University of Charlotte | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | VCU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Queens | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Queens | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Queens | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Queens | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or VCU?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 213.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Queens than Virginia Commonwealth University ($39,030.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Queens ($21,294 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 14.2% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,279 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 99.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,123 vs. $12,583)
Queens vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 33 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Queens (3.41)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens or VCU? 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 VCU and Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,100)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/