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Hunter Baruch Brooklyn College Lehman Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook UB University of North Dakota USD John Jay Dakota State Queens College| CUNY City College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $259 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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 South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 11,327 students)
City College of New York vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at City College of New York than South Dakota State University ($14,880.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than South Dakota State University ($5,181 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 111.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($8,087 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 115.8% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,822 vs. $4,551)
City College of New York vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 57 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than CUNY City College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $2,100 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,700)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,716 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,116)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($117 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University 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/