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Overview |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $246 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 46% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,721 students)
City College of New York vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 20.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than CUNY City College ($30,857.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($5,181 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 101.4% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($8,480 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 16.4% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,428 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 52 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than CUNY City College (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $8,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($11,400 vs. $23,812)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($117 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/