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Overview |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1023/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $268 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 5,198 students)
City College of New York vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 481.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.9% higher at Wilkes than CUNY City College ($40,308.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Wilkes ($4,599 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 13.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,006 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than CUNY City College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 208.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($28,507 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 72 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than City College of New York (58.1%)
City College of New York vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than CUNY City College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $8,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/