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Overview |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $263 |
Diversity |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | University of Akron | ||
| 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 University of Akron based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 13,465 students)
Queens College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Queens College than University of Akron Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than University of Akron ($6,434 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 25.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($12,410 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 7.5% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($8,525 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 61 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $40,100)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($113 vs. $263)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/