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Purdue North Central Lehman IU Queens College Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Kent State Medgar| Ball State University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | City Tech | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
BSU | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
BSU | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $109 |
Diversity |
BSU | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BSU | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 13,087 students)
BSU vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or City Tech?
- Ball State University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at BSU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,918.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than BSU ($6,406 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 64.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,904 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 29.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,418 vs. $8,797)
BSU vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or BSU .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or City Tech? 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 City Tech and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More BSU 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/