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Overview |
City Tech | W&J | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $279 |
Diversity |
City Tech | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,162 students)
City Tech vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at W&J than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($27,605.00 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 W&J ($5,417 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 56.6% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,910 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 393.1% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($38,971 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or City Tech .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or W&J? 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 W&J and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (74% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,900 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/