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Overview |
AUM | City Tech | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
AUM | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 880/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $109 |
Diversity |
AUM | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or City Tech?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 23.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at AUM than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,224.00 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 AUM ($5,417 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 195.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($7,368 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 5.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,904 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or AUM .
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than City Tech (80.7%)
AUM vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,579 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,192)
- City Tech graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($109 vs. $229)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/