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Overview |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 6,509 students)
City Tech vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at City Tech than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 109.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,416 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than PennWest California (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or City Tech .
City Tech vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/