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Overview |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $286 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,248 students)
City Tech vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 539.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($44,334.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Cedar Crest College ($5,417 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 67.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,001 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 320.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($33,234 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or City Tech .
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,800 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $17,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,750)
- City Tech graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($109 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/