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Overview |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | - | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $289 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 9,218 students)
City Tech vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Tennessee State University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($20,484.00 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 Tennessee State University ($6,406 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 109.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,542 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 96.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,315 vs. $8,797)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or City Tech .
City Tech vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $17,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $28,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($109 vs. $289)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/