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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 2,363 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Castleton State College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($28,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Castleton State College ($5,972 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 44.5% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,404 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 38.2% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,007 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 156 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Castleton State College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,600)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $25,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/