| MEC vs. Queens College |
| Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region II Universities #33 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,538 New York Residents $15,488 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $11,612 New York Residents $21,042 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,895 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower920 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,120 SAT- |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.35% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.26% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,736 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,965 |
| Smaller3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,464 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 2,501 |
| Smaller608 | Online Student Population | Larger926 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 510) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 1,322 |
| Lower$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$109,832 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.