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Overview |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $263 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 13,767 students)
City Tech vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 469.4% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($39,458.00 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($5,417 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 25.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,354 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than CUNY New York City College of Technology (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 276.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,747 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or City Tech .
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Long Island University-C W Post 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $11,600 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($109 vs. $263)
- More Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/