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Overview |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 64% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $222 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Ohio State than CUNY City College ($37,332.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Ohio State ($4,599 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 26.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,272 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Ohio State University (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 27.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,791 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 170 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
City College of New York vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than CUNY City College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $800 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/