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Overview |
TU | Queens College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 81% |
Admission |
TU | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $113 |
Diversity |
TU | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 16,481 students)
TU vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Queens College?
- Towson University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,382.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at TU than CUNY Queens College ($24,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than TU ($5,339 vs. $15,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 5.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,644 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Towson University (81% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 29.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,565 vs. $8,904)
TU vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or TU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 29 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Queens College (68.5%)
TU vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than CUNY Queens College (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $17,750)
- Queens College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($113 vs. $183)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/