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Overview |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 8,221 students)
Queens College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 28.6% higher at Queens College than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($6,434 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 51.4% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,268 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 46.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($7,927 vs. $5,398)
Queens College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 111 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than CUNY Queens College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/