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Overview |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $227 |
Diversity |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 4,474 students)
Queens College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than CUNY Queens College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($6,434 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 1.1% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,380 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 34.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,667 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 24 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than CUNY Queens College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $6,800 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($113 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/