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Overview |
WSU | Queens College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $113 |
Diversity |
WSU | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Queens College | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 17,001 students)
WSU vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Queens College?
- Wayne State University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at WSU than CUNY Queens College ($29,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than WSU ($6,434 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 37.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($11,321 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 33.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,605 vs. $7,927)
WSU vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 40 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Queens College (69.5%)
WSU vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Wayne State University (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $11,258 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,258)
- Queens College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($113 vs. $230)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/