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Overview |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 3,026 students)
Queens College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 570% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Arcadia than CUNY Queens College ($46,430.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Arcadia ($6,434 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 13.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,720 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 290.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($30,934 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 6 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than CUNY Queens College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/