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Overview |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 49% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $230 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 39.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($9,644.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at Wisconsin than CUNY City College ($39,042.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Wisconsin ($4,599 vs. $14,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 34.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,500 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Wisconsin Madison (86% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 22.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,350 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 175 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
City College of New York vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than CUNY City College (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $15,000 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,250)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($117 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/