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Overview |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 3,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $22,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 3,826 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 3,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $248 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Utica College | ||
| 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,733 students)
City Tech vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Utica College?
- Utica College is 234.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Utica College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($23,208.00 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 Utica College ($5,417 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 66.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,080 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 80.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,241 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or City Tech .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or Utica College? 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 Utica College and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $3,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $24,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($109 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/