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Overview |
City Tech | EC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | EC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 657 students)
City Tech vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or EC?
- Elmira College is 421.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at EC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($36,152.00 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 EC ($5,417 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 55.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,990 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 233.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($26,386 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or City Tech .
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or EC? 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 EC and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $3,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/