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Overview |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $208 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 21% |
Students |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| 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 Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 805 students)
City Tech vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 130.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($15,980.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Maria College of Albany than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,980.00 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 Maria College of Albany ($6,406 vs. $17,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 89% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,480 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Maria College of Albany (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is 0.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,818 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or City Tech .
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and City Tech.
- Graduates from Maria College of Albany earn on average $400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $9,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($10,613 vs. $20,118)
- City Tech graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($109 vs. $208)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/