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Overview |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Academics |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,427 students)
City Tech vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam 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 14.1% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,980.00 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 SUNY-Potsdam ($6,406 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 22.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 32.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,632 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or City Tech .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $3,900 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,100)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam 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/