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Overview |
City Tech | SU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | SU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
City Tech | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | SU | ||
| 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
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,343 students)
City Tech vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 399.5% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at SU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($34,614.00 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 SU ($5,417 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 84.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,800 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 204.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($24,100 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than SU (77.8%)
City Tech vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or SU? 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 SU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/