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Overview |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $217 |
Diversity |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 13,767 students)
City Tech vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,660.00 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 University at Albany- SUNY ($5,417 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 34.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,182 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than CUNY New York City College of Technology (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 23.3% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,747 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
City Tech vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (64% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $12,800 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,452 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($10,613 vs. $21,065)
- City Tech graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($109 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/