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Overview |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,855 students)
City Tech vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 50% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at USC Aiken than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($20,856.00 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 USC Aiken ($5,417 vs. $11,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 149.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,736 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than CUNY New York City College of Technology (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 22.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,701 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
City Tech vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $3,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,600)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/