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Overview |
UConn | Queens College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
UConn | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1100/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $113 |
Diversity |
UConn | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 16,481 students)
UConn vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Queens College?
- University of Connecticut is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at UConn than CUNY Queens College ($39,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UConn ($5,339 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,996 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Connecticut (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 90.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($16,989 vs. $8,904)
UConn vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 140 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than CUNY Queens College (83% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $11,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($113 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/