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CUNY City College vs CUNY Queens College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY City College CUNY Queens College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 60% 64%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,070-1,430 1,010-1,290
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $3,776 $4,195
Sticker cost of attendance $14,403 $14,367
Graduation rate 57% 53%
Retention rate 79% 79%
Undergraduates 12,505 12,550
Student-faculty ratio 15:1 13:1
Setting New York, NY Queens, NY
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY City College or CUNY Queens College harder to get into?

CUNY City College is more selective, with a 60% acceptance rate versus 64% at CUNY Queens College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY City College or CUNY Queens College?

CUNY City College has the lower average net price ($3,776 versus $4,195). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.