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Overview |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $348 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,860 students)
City Tech vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at City Tech than Virginia Union University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Virginia Union University ($6,406 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 93% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,286 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 2.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($8,797 vs. $8,597)
City Tech vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
City Tech vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (29% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,300)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $23,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $33,750)
- City Tech graduates are paying $239 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($109 vs. $348)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/