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Overview |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $227 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 3,498 students)
City Tech vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Fairmont State ?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Fairmont State than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,638.00 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 Fairmont State ($6,406 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 78.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,022 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 34.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,797 vs. $6,547)
City Tech vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or City Tech .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,600)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($109 vs. $227)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/