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Overview |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $153 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 3,348 students)
Queens College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Queens College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($14,880.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Alfred State College ($6,434 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 14.1% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,620 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 11.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($8,830 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 94 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than CUNY Queens College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,100)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $3,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $14,874)
- Queens College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($113 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/