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Overview |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,932 students)
City Tech vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Kings College?
- King's College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Kings College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($40,520.00 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 Kings College ($5,417 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 44.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,086 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 300.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($31,686 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or City Tech .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Kings College? 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 Kings College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Kings College 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/