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Overview |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or City Tech?
- Maine College of Art is 464.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Maine College of Art than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($39,100.00 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 Maine College of Art ($6,406 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 24.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,440 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 129.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($20,227 vs. $8,797)
Maine College of Art vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Maine College of Art .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $31,600)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art 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/