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Lehman Binghamton University BU Queens College Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU Medgar John Jay City College of New York WPI Baruch| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
City Tech | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 718 students)
City Tech vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Penn State York?
- Penn State York 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 York 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 York ($6,406 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 4.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($8,797 vs. $8,440)
City Tech vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or City Tech .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Penn State York? 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 York and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State York is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,818)
- City Tech graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($109 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/