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Overview |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,912 students)
Queens College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 354.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Holy Family University than CUNY Queens College ($31,508.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Holy Family University ($6,434 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 7.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,500 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 219.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($25,316 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 195 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than CUNY Queens College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/