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URI Lehman Queens College SHU Roger Williams University Medgar John Jay City College of New York Bryant University York Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | RIC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
City Tech | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $219 |
Diversity |
City Tech | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City Tech | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 5,787 students)
City Tech vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,014.00 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 RIC ($6,406 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 33.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,414 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 16.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,797 vs. $7,537)
City Tech vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or City Tech .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or RIC? 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 RIC and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,587 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $21,200)
- City Tech graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($109 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/