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Overview |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $240 |
Diversity |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 3,785 students)
City Tech vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at City Tech than West Virginia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than WVSU ($6,406 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 46.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,214 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,482 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or City Tech .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or WVSU? 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 WVSU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (25% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $10,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $32,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $12,637 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,250)
- City Tech graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($109 vs. $240)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/