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Overview |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 4,260 students)
Brooklyn College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 387.6% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at SU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($33,790.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than SU ($5,972 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 59.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,230 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 149.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($23,467 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 110 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or SU? 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 SU and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Shenandoah University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,618 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $25,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/