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Overview |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $278 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 190.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Pitt than CUNY City College ($38,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Pitt ($4,599 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,420 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 14.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,551 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 147 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Pitt (49.7%)
City College of New York vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Pitt? 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 Pitt and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than CUNY City College (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,909)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($117 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/