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Overview |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $211 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,387 students)
City Tech vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 486.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at Chatham than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($40,625.00 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 Chatham ($6,406 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 40.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,719 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 210.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($27,330 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
City Tech vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Chatham? 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 Chatham and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $9,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($10,613 vs. $20,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($109 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/