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Overview |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,363 students)
City Tech vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 70.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Castleton State College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($28,800.00 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 Castleton State College ($6,406 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 44.5% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,404 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 47.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,007 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
City Tech vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,600)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/