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Overview |
CSU | Queens College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1040/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $113 |
Diversity |
CSU | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Queens College?
- CUNY Queens College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CSU than CUNY Queens College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than CSU ($6,434 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 2.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,212 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 15.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,162 vs. $7,927)
CSU vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 107 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Queens College (69.5%)
CSU vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than CUNY Queens College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $1,600 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $17,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($113 vs. $175)
- More CSU 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/