Queens University of Charlotte vs Keuka College

Queens University of Charlotte and Keuka College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Queens, located in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on experiential learning, while Keuka, nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, emphasizes personalized attention and a liberal arts curriculum. With acceptance rates of 75% and 85%, respectively, both universities welcome a considerable number of applicants. While Queens is known for its popular majors in business, nursing, and psychology, Keuka excels in fields such as biology, education, and environmental science. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Keuka College	Queens University of Charlotte
Overview
Location	Keuka Park, New York	Charlotte, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.6%	69.2%
Application fees
SAT range	1008 - 1250	1060 - 1238
ACT range	25 - 27	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	10.0%	25.0%
Students submitting ACT score	1.0%	24.0%
Total number of applicants	1,619	3,503
Total number of admissions given out	1,516	2,424
Admitted students who chose to enroll	230	293
Yield rate	15.2%	12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,580	$59,074
Average net price	$27,323	$29,810
Tuition	$33,682	$37,348
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,089 Meal plan: $6,232	$13,262
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $23,790	99.0% Average amount $21,491
Students receiving federal student loan	96.0% Average amount $5,144	86.0% Average amount $7,068
Students taking out private loans	26.0% Average amount $14,011	7.0% Average amount $19,442

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,119 Men 25.6% Women 74.4%	1,440 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	168 Men 13.7% Women 86.3%	623 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	8.3%	49.2%
International students	N/A	9.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	902	1,030
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York Pennsylvania New Jersey California Connecticut	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Maryland Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism Education English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.2%	64.3%
Dropout rate	49.8%	35.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,379 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $76,119 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,072 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $66,208 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,959 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $61,303 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,334 Year 2: $39,639 Year 3: $46,280 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,200 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $43,415 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,669 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A American Sign Language (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,419 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,472 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,266 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,511 Year 2: $80,964 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,044 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $94,565 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,503 Year 2: $80,198 Year 3: $81,445 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,160 Year 2: $58,152 Year 3: $59,896 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,373 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $59,500 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,296 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $48,278 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $36,789 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $34,780 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,515 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $32,933 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,438 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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