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Overview |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $222 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 4,241 students)
City Tech vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 122.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Penn College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($23,190.00 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 Penn College ($6,406 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 47.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,130 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 21.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,797 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or City Tech .
City Tech vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Penn College? 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 Penn College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $21,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($109 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/