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Overview |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $206 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 19.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at UNT than CUNY City College ($18,087.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UNT ($5,181 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 64% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($10,412 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,822 vs. $9,159)
City College of New York vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 32 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or UNT? 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 UNT and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than CUNY City College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,000)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($117 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/