Quad

Head-to-head

Southwestern
Queens University of Charlotte

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

  1. 1

    Southwestern graduates 7 pts more of its students than Queens University of Charlotte (73% vs. 66%)

    Graduation rate
  2. 2

    Southwestern admits 43% vs. 62% at Queens University of Charlotte

    Acceptance rate
  3. 3

    Southwestern's yield is 5 pts higher than Queens University of Charlotte's

    Yield rate
  4. 4

    Queens University of Charlotte is more diverse (index 0.67 vs. 0.64)

    Diversity index
  5. 5

    Queens University of Charlotte's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Southwestern's

    SAT midpoint
  6. 6

    Southwestern is a bit larger (1,440 vs. 1,211)

    Undergrads

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.

SelectivityTest scoresSizePell shareFirst-genDiversity

Who's hardest to get into

Southwestern admits 43%, Queens University of Charlotte 62%; Southwestern's yield is higher, at 14%.

Acceptance rate
Southwestern43%
Queens University of Charlotte62%
Quad's selectivity
  • SouthwesternSelective
  • Queens University of CharlotteSelective
SAT middle 50%Axis 1000–1600
Southwestern
1130–1300
Queens University of Charlotte
1140–1340
How they read a recordfirst-years at 3.75+
  • SouthwesternGPA, school record, and prep program required
  • Queens University of CharlotteGPA and prep program required

Who's on each campus

Southwestern is a bit larger than Queens University of Charlotte (1,440 vs. 1,211 undergrads) and has the larger Pell share.

Undergrads
Southwestern1.4K
Queens University of Charlotte1.2K
Pell Grant share
Southwestern25%
Queens University of Charlotte24%

Majors and faculty

Business/Commerce leads at Southwestern, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Queens University of Charlotte.

Students per faculty member
Southwestern11 to 1
Queens University of Charlotte9 to 1
Most popular majorshare of graduates
  • SouthwesternBusiness/Commerce, General24%
  • Queens University of CharlotteRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse18%

What each costs

Southwestern and Queens University of Charlotte cost about the same a year on average; grants cover the same share of the price at both, 51%.

Average cost, all students
Southwestern$32.9K
Queens University of Charlotte$33.3K
Aid generosity
Southwestern51%
Queens University of Charlotte51%

What each pays off

Queens University of Charlotte's former students earn more, a median $57.7K ten years after enrolling; both graduate more than 60% within six years.

Median earnings, 10 years
Southwestern$56.9K
Queens University of Charlotte$57.7K
Graduation rate
Southwestern73%
Queens University of Charlotte66%

How each has changed

Applications grew at both; both got more selective.

Applications, 10-year change
  • SouthwesternGrowing+81%
  • Queens University of CharlotteGrowing+140%
All the numbersEvery figure for these colleges in one table, with differences highlighted.
Sources for this comparisonEvery dataset and year behind the numbers in this comparison; tap any ⓘ for one number's source

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey, 2023–24;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part D), Fall 2024;IPEDS Completions survey (degrees awarded by field), 2024–25 graduates;College Scorecard, 2023–24;IPEDS Graduation Rates survey (Pell Grant and subsidized loan recipients), Entered fall 2018About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why