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Overview |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $222 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 6,690 students)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SUNY Cortland than CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY Cortland ($5,972 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 31.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,620 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 0.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($9,411 vs. $9,369)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or SUNY Cortland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY Cortland and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $600 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,300)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,118 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($10,382 vs. $21,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($107 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/