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CUNY Queens College vs Rochester Institute of Technology

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

CUNY Queens College Rochester Institute of Technology
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 64% 67%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,010-1,290 1,300-1,460
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 29-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $4,195 $34,906
Sticker cost of attendance $14,367 $74,626
Graduation rate 53% 70%
Retention rate 79% 89%
Undergraduates 12,550 13,215
Student-faculty ratio 13:1 13:1
Setting Queens, NY Rochester, NY
Type Public Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $65
Test policy n/a Test-optional

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

Common questions

Is CUNY Queens College or Rochester Institute of Technology harder to get into?

CUNY Queens College is more selective, with a 64% acceptance rate versus 67% at Rochester Institute of Technology. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Queens College or Rochester Institute of Technology?

CUNY Queens College has the lower average net price ($4,195 versus $34,906). 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.