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Overview |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 43% |
Admission |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $155 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 66.3% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at UW-Seattle than CUNY City College ($40,878.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UW-Seattle ($4,599 vs. $11,023)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 0.7% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($17,982 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (86% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 55.8% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($14,390 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 133 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
City College of New York vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than CUNY City College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $16,000 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Seattle graduates. ($11,400 vs. $15,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Seattle graduates. ($117 vs. $155)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/