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Overview |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 28% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $201 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | UVA | ||
| 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
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($17,490.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.8% higher at UVA than CUNY Brooklyn College ($53,836.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than UVA ($4,105 vs. $17,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 56.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,940 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Virginia Main Campus (88% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 219.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($29,675 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 249 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than UVA (16.9%)
Brooklyn College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or UVA? 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 UVA and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (94% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $29,300 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,118 lower median federal student loan debt than UVA graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than UVA graduates. ($107 vs. $201)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/