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Overview |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $299 |
Diversity |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 13,767 students)
City Tech vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or NCAT?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 95.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at NCAT than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,200.00 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 NCAT ($5,417 vs. $10,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 146.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,832 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 35.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,700 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than NCAT (46.2%)
City Tech vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or NCAT? 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 NCAT and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,100)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $18,387 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($10,613 vs. $29,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($109 vs. $299)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/