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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1040/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $113 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Queens College?
- Saint Peter's University is 459.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than CUNY Queens College ($38,790.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Saint Peters; SPC ($6,434 vs. $11,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 10% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($15,546 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University as CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 344.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($35,256 vs. $7,927)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 192 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Queens College? 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 College and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Saint Peter's University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,400)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/