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Overview |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Youngstown State | ||
| 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 Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 11,071 students)
Queens College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Queens College than Youngstown State University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Youngstown State ($6,434 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 55.2% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($10,016 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Queens College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($7,927 vs. $7,631)
Queens College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 129 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $37,700)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/