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Overview |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $277 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,077 students)
City Tech vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 122% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Penn State Berks than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,854.00 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 State Berks ($6,406 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 25% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,334 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Penn State Berks (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 3.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,797 vs. $8,528)
City Tech vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or City Tech .
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Penn State Berks? 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 State Berks and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $12,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,818)
- City Tech graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($109 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/