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Overview |
City Tech | SFC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $252 |
Diversity |
City Tech | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
City Tech | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,552 students)
City Tech vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 296.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($27,460.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at SFC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($27,460.00 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 SFC ($5,417 vs. $22,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Francis College are 21% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,000 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 134.6% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,540 vs. $7,904)
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or City Tech .
City Tech vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or SFC? 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 SFC and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $7,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,812 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $24,425)
- City Tech graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($109 vs. $252)
- More SFC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/