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Penn State Hunter JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland Baruch William & Mary| CUNY City College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 55% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $247 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 83.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Virginia Tech than CUNY City College ($33,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Virginia Tech ($4,599 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 21.6% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,888 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Virginia Tech (86% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,236 vs. $8,542)
City College of New York vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 85 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
City College of New York vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than CUNY City College (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $15,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($11,400 vs. $23,966)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($117 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/