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Overview |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 68% |
Admission |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $227 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 1,911 students)
City College of New York vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 883.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.2% higher at F&M than CUNY City College ($68,180.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than F&M ($4,599 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 16.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($15,568 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Franklin and Marshall College (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 395.5% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($45,764 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or City College of New York .
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
City College of New York vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or F&M? 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 F&M and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY City College (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,600 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($117 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/