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Overview |
City Tech | UArts | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 66% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,313 students)
City Tech vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 635.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at UArts than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($50,950.00 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 UArts ($6,406 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY New York City College of Technology are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,919 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 189.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,460 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UArts (80%)
City Tech vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or UArts? 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 UArts and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (62% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,500)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/