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Overview |
UMass | Queens College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
UMass | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $113 |
Diversity |
UMass | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UMass | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 16,481 students)
UMass vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Queens College?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 139.4% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at UMass than CUNY Queens College ($38,527.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UMass ($5,339 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 10.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,869 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 38.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($12,343 vs. $8,904)
UMass vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 116 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than CUNY Queens College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $4,400 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($113 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/