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Overview |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $299 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 1,231 students)
City College of New York vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 683.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Allegheny College than CUNY City College ($54,300.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Allegheny College ($4,599 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 31.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,796 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than CUNY City College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 362.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($42,682 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than City College of New York (58.1%)
City College of New York vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than CUNY City College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $5,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $17,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $29,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($117 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/