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ISU Brooklyn College IU Hunter Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Baruch Illinois St John's| University of Iowa | CUNY Queens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $113 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 16,481 students)
Iowa vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Queens College?
- University of Iowa is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($9,016.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at Iowa than CUNY Queens College ($30,979.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Iowa ($5,339 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 30.5% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($12,616 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Iowa (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 6.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,512 vs. $8,904)
Iowa vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 54 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Iowa vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than CUNY Queens College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $9,000 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,616)
- Queens College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($113 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/