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Overview |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,988 students)
Queens College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 472.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at Seton Hill University than CUNY Queens College ($39,674.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Seton Hill University ($6,434 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 16.4% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,350 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 257.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($28,325 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,000)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/