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Overview |
City College of New York | UW | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
City College of New York | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $191 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | UW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 11,100 students)
City College of New York vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or UW?
- CUNY City College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at UW than CUNY City College ($19,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UW ($5,181 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 47.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($11,610 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Wyoming (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,822 vs. $8,942)
City College of New York vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 3 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or UW? 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 and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than CUNY City College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $1,600 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($11,400 vs. $18,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($117 vs. $191)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/