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Overview |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $117 |
Diversity |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WSU | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 14,489 students)
WSU vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or City College of New York?
- Wayne State University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at WSU than CUNY City College ($29,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than WSU ($5,181 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 50.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($11,321 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 8% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,605 vs. $9,822)
WSU vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 55 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
WSU vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than Wayne State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,858 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,258)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($117 vs. $230)
- More City College of New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/