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Overview |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 15,042 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $7,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $19,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $8,073 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $7,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $6,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $66 |
Diversity |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | KCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Kingsborough Community College is larger than than Cypress College based on total student enrollment (15,042 students vs. 13,523 students)
Cypress College vs. KCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or KCC?
- CUNY Kingsborough Community College is 334.8% more expensive to attend than Cypress College for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Cypress College than CUNY Kingsborough Community College ($9,048.00 vs. $7,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than KCC ($7,421 vs. $8,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Kingsborough Community College are 34% lower than costs at Cypress College ($19,910 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Kingsborough Community College than Cypress College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Kingsborough Community College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Cypress College ($7,802 vs. $7,377)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or KCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KCC or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. KCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or KCC? 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 KCC and Cypress College.
- Graduates from CUNY Kingsborough Community College earn on average $600 more per year than Cypress College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,300)
- CUNY Kingsborough Community College students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Cypress College graduates. ($6,403 vs. $9,500)
- KCC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cypress College graduates. ($66 vs. $98)
- More Cypress College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KCC students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/