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Overview |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 13,767 students)
City Tech vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 784.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312% higher at Syracuse than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($61,310.00 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 Syracuse ($5,417 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 18.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,444 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Syracuse University (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 268.3% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,110 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
City Tech vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (80% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $22,900 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/