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Hunter Case Western Baruch Brooklyn College Lehman Binghamton University RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College| CUNY City College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $253 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 12,160 students)
City College of New York vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 811.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.4% higher at U of R than CUNY City College ($63,150.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than U of R ($4,599 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,104 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Rochester (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 351.5% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($41,700 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than U of R (35.9%)
City College of New York vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or U of R? 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 U of R and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than CUNY City College (83% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $21,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,100 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($117 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/