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Lehman Queens College Medgar John Jay City College of New York York New Jersey City University Brooklyn College Buffalo State College Hunter College of Coastal Georgia SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| Dalton State College | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | City Tech | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DSC | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $109 |
Diversity |
DSC | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSC | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 170.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at City Tech than Dalton State College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than City Tech ($5,532 vs. $6,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 78.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,019 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College as CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 26.3% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,797 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or DSC .
DSC vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or City Tech? 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 City Tech and DSC.
- The graduation rate at City Tech is higher than Dalton State College (24% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $4,274 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $14,887)
- City Tech graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($109 vs. $153)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/