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Overview |
City Tech | F&M | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
City Tech | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $227 |
Diversity |
City Tech | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City Tech | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,990 students)
City Tech vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 847.4% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at F&M than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($6,406 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 19.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,040 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 459% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($49,177 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
City Tech vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or F&M? 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 F&M and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (85% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $18,900 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,387 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($109 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/