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Overview |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $270 |
Diversity |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,149 students)
City Tech vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or ECSU?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 593% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at City Tech than Elizabeth City State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than City Tech ($4,120 vs. $6,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 105.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,727 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,877 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ECSU (74.2%)
City Tech vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or ECSU? 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 ECSU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $12,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $30,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,512 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,125)
- City Tech graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($109 vs. $270)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/