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California State University-Northridge Lehman Queens College CSUMB CSU Medgar John Jay CSUDH City College of New York California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State| CUNY New York City College of Technology | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $156 |
Diversity |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 6,128 students)
City Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or CSU Channel Islands?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,622.00 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 CSU Channel Islands ($6,406 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 9.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,300 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than California State University Channel Islands (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,412 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or City Tech .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (54% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,100 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $4,570 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($10,613 vs. $15,183)
- City Tech graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($109 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/