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Overview |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 64% |
Admission |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $277 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 2,421 students)
City Tech vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 122% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($26,112.00 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 Penn State Altoona ($5,417 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 57.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,820 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Penn State Altoona (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 10.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,730 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or City Tech .
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $12,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,818)
- City Tech graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($109 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/