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Overview |
AASU | City Tech | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
AASU | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AASU | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $109 |
Diversity |
AASU | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
AASU | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 74.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at City Tech than Armstrong State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than AASU ($6,406 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 76.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,176 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Armstrong State University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 26.4% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($8,797 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or AASU .
AASU vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $600 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,400)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,637 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $21,250)
- City Tech graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($109 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/