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Overview |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 4,559 students)
City College of New York vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at CNU than CUNY City College ($22,613.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than CNU ($5,181 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 42.4% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($11,990 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,822 vs. $8,022)
City College of New York vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 30 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or CNU? 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 CNU and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than CUNY City College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $2,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,100)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,600 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/