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Overview |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 3,922 students)
City Tech vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 11.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at City Tech than PennWest Clarion ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 38.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,930 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than PennWest Clarion (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,797 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or City Tech .
City Tech vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $3,800 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,200)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/