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Overview |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $165 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 9,902 students)
City College of New York vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Tennessee Tech than CUNY City College ($18,552.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Tennessee Tech ($5,181 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 62.6% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($10,502 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,822 vs. $8,471)
City College of New York vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 23 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than CUNY City College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,400)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $4,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($11,400 vs. $16,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($117 vs. $165)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/