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Overview |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 3,840 students)
Brooklyn College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 50% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at USC Aiken than CUNY Brooklyn College ($20,856.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than USC Aiken ($5,972 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 113.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($8,376 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 5.1% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($9,891 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 139 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $8,300 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,600)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $15,618 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($107 vs. $268)
- More Brooklyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/