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Overview |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 28% |
Admission |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $201 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 152.4% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($17,490.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.8% higher at UVA than CUNY City College ($53,836.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UVA ($4,599 vs. $17,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 29.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,940 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Virginia Main Campus (86% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 221.3% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($29,675 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 239 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than UVA (16.9%)
City College of New York vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or UVA? 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 UVA and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than CUNY City College (94% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $27,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UVA graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than UVA graduates. ($117 vs. $201)
- More UVA 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/