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Overview |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $117 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 14,489 students)
Arkansas vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or City College of New York?
- University of Arkansas is 10.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Arkansas than CUNY City College ($25,420.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Arkansas ($5,181 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 38.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,368 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 15.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,822 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 29 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Arkansas vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than CUNY City College (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $600 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/