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Overview |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 368 students)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 99.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than CUNY City College ($23,086.00 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 Wilkes-Barre ($5,181 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 7.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,598 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 143 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than CUNY City College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($117 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/