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Overview |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $271 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 741.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Drexel than CUNY Queens College ($58,293.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Drexel ($5,339 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 6.6% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,464 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than CUNY Queens College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 278% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($33,654 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 104 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Queens College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than CUNY Queens College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,243)
- Queens College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($113 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/