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Overview |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $235 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or UNCG?
- CUNY City College is 56.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at UNCG than CUNY City College ($19,581.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UNCG ($5,181 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 72.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($9,924 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 19% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,822 vs. $8,257)
City College of New York vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 90 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or UNCG? 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 UNCG and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than CUNY City College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $10,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $11,337 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,737)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($117 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/