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Overview |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 8,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $18,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $6,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 73% |
Admission |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 6,119 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 4,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 8,350 students)
City Tech vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at City Tech than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($5,417 vs. $18,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 105.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,584 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 28.2% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($7,904 vs. $6,167)
City Tech vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.6%)
City Tech vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/