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Overview |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $117 |
Diversity |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FLC | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or City College of New York?
- Fort Lewis College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at FLC than CUNY City College ($17,712.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than FLC ($5,181 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 36% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,554 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 44.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($14,215 vs. $9,822)
FLC vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or FLC .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 113 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
FLC vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and FLC.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than Fort Lewis College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $10,800 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,000)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($117 vs. $201)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/