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Overview |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,043 students)
City Tech vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 86.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,660 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than PennWest Edinboro (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 Edinboro ($7,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or City Tech .
City Tech vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or PennWest Edinboro? 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 Edinboro and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro 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 $5,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/