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Overview |
City Tech | CW | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $247 |
Diversity |
City Tech | CW | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | CW | ||
| 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 CW based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 828 students)
City Tech vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 219.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at CW than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($22,113.00 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 CW ($6,406 vs. $10,891)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 88.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,520 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 111% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,559 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or City Tech .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or CW? 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 CW and City Tech.
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $3,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,800)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,281 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,894)
- City Tech graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($109 vs. $247)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/