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Overview |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 48% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $213 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 69% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 745.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($58,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294% higher at Penn than CUNY City College ($58,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Penn ($4,599 vs. $26,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($18,104 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 546.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($59,721 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 332 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Penn (5.9%)
City College of New York vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Penn? 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 Penn and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than CUNY City College (96% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $73,800 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $9,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,633)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($117 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/