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Overview |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 8,816 students)
Queens College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Queens College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($6,434 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 24% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($12,542 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 9.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($8,697 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 155 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/