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Overview |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $263 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Houghton College | ||
| 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 833 students)
Queens College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 129.4% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Houghton College than CUNY Queens College ($15,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Houghton College ($6,434 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 50.4% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,336 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 8.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($8,587 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is the same at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than CUNY Queens College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($113 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College 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/