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Overview |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 888 students)
City Tech vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 111% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($24,318.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($6,406 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 38% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,984 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 12.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,886 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or City Tech .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,818)
- City Tech graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($109 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/