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Queens College Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University City College of New York San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Hunter Cal State East Bay| California State University Chico | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $107 |
Diversity |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Brooklyn College?
- CUNY Brooklyn College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CSU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than CSU ($5,972 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 17.8% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,212 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 2.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,411 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 112 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
CSU vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $4,500 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $6,618 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $17,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($107 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/