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Overview |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,231 students)
City College of New York vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 685.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Susquahanna than CUNY City College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Susquahanna ($5,181 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 14.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,960 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 316.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($40,914 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than CUNY City College (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $7,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/