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KU Lehman ESU Queens College Johnson County Community College Medgar John Jay City College of New York ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia York| Kansas State University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | City Tech | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
K-State | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $109 |
Diversity |
K-State | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
K-State | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 13,087 students)
K-State vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or City Tech?
- Kansas State University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at K-State than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,560.00 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 K-State ($6,406 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 77.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,100 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($8,797 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or K-State .
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than City Tech (81.8%)
K-State vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or City Tech? 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 Tech and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (56% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,887 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($109 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/