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Overview |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $109 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or City Tech?
- Alabama State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alabama State than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,656.00 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 Alabama State ($6,406 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 196.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($6,050 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 14% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,029 vs. $8,797)
Alabama State vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than City Tech (81.8%)
Alabama State vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (26% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $13,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $29,500)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $21,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,613 vs. $32,091)
- City Tech graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($109 vs. $331)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/