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Overview |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $171 |
Diversity |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 2,704 students)
City Tech vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or SUNY Poly?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 25.8% higher at SUNY Poly than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,720.00 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 Poly ($5,417 vs. $14,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 47.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,750 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than CUNY New York City College of Technology (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Polytechnic Institute students is 2.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,137 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
City Tech vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Poly is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $10,200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $5,972 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Poly graduates. ($10,613 vs. $16,585)
- City Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Poly graduates. ($109 vs. $171)
- More SUNY Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/