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Overview |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $269 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 7,455 students)
City College of New York vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at City College of New York than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($14,880.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($5,181 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 40.5% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,156 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,822 vs. $7,563)
City College of New York vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 174 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than CUNY City College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,400)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,094)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($117 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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/