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Overview |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $240 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or NYU?
- New York University is 699.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.2% higher at NYU than CUNY City College ($55,384.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than NYU ($5,181 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 18.7% lower than costs at New York University ($17,076 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than New York University (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 379.5% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($47,096 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 235 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than NYU (12.5%)
City College of New York vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or NYU? 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 NYU and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than CUNY City College (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $26,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $11,850 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($11,400 vs. $23,250)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($117 vs. $240)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/