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Overview |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $283 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Philadelphia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Philadelphia University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 3,746 students)
City Tech vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 450.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Philadelphia University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($38,160.00 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 Philadelphia University ($6,406 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 37.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,005 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology as Philadelphia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 202% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($26,568 vs. $8,797)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or City Tech .
City Tech vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $8,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,451)
- City Tech graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($109 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/