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Hunter Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Baruch Georgia Brooklyn College Purdue Lehman Binghamton University Florida| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 86% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1220/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $117 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 15,012 students)
Georgia Tech vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or City College of New York?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 48% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at Georgia Tech than CUNY City College ($31,370.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Georgia Tech ($4,599 vs. $15,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 41.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,760 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (86% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 45.3% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($13,423 vs. $9,236)
Georgia Tech vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 278 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or City College of New York? 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 College of New York and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than CUNY City College (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $32,800 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($117 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/