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Overview |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $222 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,757 students)
City College of New York vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 29% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Mary Washington College than CUNY City College ($25,858.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Mary Washington College ($5,181 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 41.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,090 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 8.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,822 vs. $9,046)
City College of New York vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 15 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than CUNY City College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $5,700 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College 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/