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Overview |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 7% |
Admission |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $67 |
Diversity |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 85% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 961 students)
City Tech vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or USMMA?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at City Tech than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than City Tech ($5,173 vs. $5,417)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than United States Merchant Marine Academy (86% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 80.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($7,904 vs. $4,374)
City Tech vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USMMA (32.5%)
City Tech vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or USMMA? 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 USMMA and City Tech.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $49,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $43,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $4,113 lower median federal student loan debt than City Tech graduates. ($6,500 vs. $10,613)
- USMMA graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than City Tech graduates. ($67 vs. $109)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/