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Overview |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $112 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 13,087 students)
City Tech vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Excelsior University?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at City Tech than Excelsior University ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Excelsior University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($8,797 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or City Tech .
City Tech vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and City Tech.
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $257 lower median federal student loan debt than Excelsior University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $10,870)
- City Tech graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Excelsior University graduates. ($109 vs. $112)
- More Excelsior University 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/