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Overview |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $265 |
Diversity |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 5,004 students)
City Tech vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or WSSU?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 103.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at City Tech than Winston Salem State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than WSSU ($6,406 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 59.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,220 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 5.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,797 vs. $8,350)
City Tech vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than WSSU (73.4%)
City Tech vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or WSSU? 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 WSSU and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at WSSU 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 $7,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,700)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,050 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,663)
- City Tech graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($109 vs. $265)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/