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Overview |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 9,246 students)
City Tech vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus 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 32.9% higher at City Tech than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($5,417 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 70.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,802 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than CUNY New York City College of Technology (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 8.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,569 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or City Tech .
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/