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Overview |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $201 |
Diversity |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 15,969 students)
Queens College vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or FGCU?
- CUNY Queens College is 65.4% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at FGCU than CUNY Queens College ($22,328.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than FGCU ($6,434 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 59.1% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($9,772 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Florida Gulf Coast University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($7,927 vs. $7,268)
Queens College vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 29 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or FGCU? 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 FGCU and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $5,600 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($113 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/