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Overview |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 743.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.7% higher at Syracuse than CUNY City College ($58,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Syracuse ($5,181 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 0.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,076 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 253.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($34,737 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 70 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
City College of New York vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY City College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $16,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/