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Overview |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $254 |
Diversity |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,315 students)
City Tech vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at West Liberty University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,100.00 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 West Liberty University ($6,406 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 78.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,020 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 51% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,797 vs. $5,824)
City Tech vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
City Tech vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,900)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,004 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $24,617)
- City Tech graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($109 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/