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Overview |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $320 |
Diversity |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 7,553 students)
City Tech vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or North Carolina Central University?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 85.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,764.00 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 North Carolina Central University ($6,406 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 51% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,864 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 83.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,168 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or City Tech .
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,200)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $20,387 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $31,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($109 vs. $320)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/