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Overview |
City Tech | LRC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
City Tech | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City Tech | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 2,618 students)
City Tech vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or LRC?
- La Roche College is 361.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at LRC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($31,960.00 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 LRC ($5,417 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 64.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,268 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 167.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($21,167 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than LRC (77.6%)
City Tech vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or LRC? 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 LRC and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $1,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/