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Overview |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | USciences | ||
| 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
- CUNY City College is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,420 students)
City College of New York vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 272.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at USciences than CUNY City College ($25,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($17,076 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($9,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 20 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
City College of New York vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or USciences? 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 USciences and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than CUNY City College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/