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Overview |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $315 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 569 students)
City Tech vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Potomac College-Herndon?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at City Tech than Potomac College Herndon ($14,880.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 57.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,360 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Potomac College Herndon (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($8,797 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or City Tech .
City Tech vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at City Tech is higher than Potomac College Herndon (24% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon 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 $19,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($10,613 vs. $30,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($109 vs. $315)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/