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Overview |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,602 students)
Queens College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY Queens College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than St. Bona ($6,434 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 7.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,450 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 248.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($27,605 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 44 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY Queens College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $2,000 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/