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Overview |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,295 students)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College ($5,181 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($9,822 vs. $9,685)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 71 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than CUNY City College (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($117 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/