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Lehman Queens College Brooklyn College Medgar John Jay City College of New York Kean Montclair State University Hunter New Jersey City University Temple Buffalo State College| CUNY New York City College of Technology | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | York | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
City Tech | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $90 |
Diversity |
City Tech | York | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City Tech | York | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 6,161 students)
City Tech vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or York?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology and York cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at City Tech as CUNY York College ($14,880.00 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 York ($5,417 vs. $5,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY York College are 0% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($21,788 vs. $21,788)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology as CUNY York College (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 0.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($7,904 vs. $7,896)
City Tech vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than York (59.4%)
City Tech vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or York? 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 York and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at City Tech is higher than CUNY York College (24% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $1,813 lower median federal student loan debt than City Tech graduates. ($8,800 vs. $10,613)
- York graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than City Tech graduates. ($90 vs. $109)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/