Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wingate University UNC Charlotte Seton Hill University GWU Elon Campbell University UT Florida State ASU Furman Adelphi University CofC| Elmira College | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
EC | Queens | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | queens.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
EC | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $39,030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Queens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1080/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
EC | Queens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
EC | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
EC | Queens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
EC | Queens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
EC | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 10.7% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Queens than Elmira College ($39,030.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Queens ($24,040 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 4.8% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($13,388 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($27,091 vs. $25,123)
EC vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or EC .
- Accepted freshman Queens students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Queens (71.3%)
EC vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Queens? 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 Queens and EC.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Elmira College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/