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Overview |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,545 students)
City Tech vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 25% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Longwood University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($20,870.00 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 Longwood University ($5,417 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 37.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,887 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 37.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,869 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or City Tech .
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Longwood 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 Longwood University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/