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Overview |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $261 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 17,001 students)
Queens College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Queens College than University of Memphis ($14,880.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Memphis ($6,434 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 53.5% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,126 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 21.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,625 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 81 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than University of Memphis (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,250)
- Queens College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($113 vs. $261)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/