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Overview |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 78% |
Admission |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $240 |
Diversity |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 11,952 students)
City Tech vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 34.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at City Tech than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than NDSU ($5,417 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 127.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,565 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than North Dakota State University Main Campus (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 35.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,904 vs. $5,841)
City Tech vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or City Tech .
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or NDSU? 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 NDSU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (54% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,600 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $12,687 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,300)
- City Tech graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($109 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/