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Overview |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 686 students)
City Tech vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 361.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Paul Smith's College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($32,012.00 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 Paul Smith's College ($6,406 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 15.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,546 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 179% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($24,545 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or City Tech .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/