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Penn State Brooklyn College Hunter UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ UConn UMBC Binghamton University| University of Delaware | CUNY Queens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | Queens College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
UD | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $113 |
Diversity |
UD | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UD | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 16,481 students)
UD vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Queens College?
- University of Delaware is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.2% higher at UD than CUNY Queens College ($37,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UD ($5,339 vs. $17,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 11% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,838 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than CUNY Queens College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 46% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($12,996 vs. $8,904)
UD vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 88 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than CUNY Queens College (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,203)
- Queens College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($113 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/