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Overview |
Queens College | VWC | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Queens College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,538 students)
Queens College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 419.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at VWC than CUNY Queens College ($36,010.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than VWC ($6,434 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 40.4% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($11,070 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 247.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($27,568 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 128 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or VWC? 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 VWC and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $9,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,700)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/