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Overview |
City Tech | TSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
City Tech | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $303 |
Diversity |
City Tech | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City Tech | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | TSU | ||
| 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
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 8,632 students)
City Tech vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at TSU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,677.00 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 TSU ($6,406 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 85.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,664 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology as Texas Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 37.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,085 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or City Tech .
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or TSU? 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 TSU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at City Tech is higher than Texas Southern University (24% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,200)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $18,745 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $29,358)
- City Tech graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($109 vs. $303)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/