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Overview |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $277 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,577 students)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 122% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Penn State Altoona than CUNY City College ($25,854.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Penn State Altoona ($5,181 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 31.5% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,984 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($9,822 vs. $9,574)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 132 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than CUNY City College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $5,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,818)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($117 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/