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Lehman Queens College Boise State Idaho Medgar John Jay BYU-I City College of New York York UVU New Jersey City University Brooklyn College| Idaho State University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | City Tech | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | - | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $109 |
Diversity |
ISU | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ISU | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 12,301 students)
ISU vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 16.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at ISU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($23,906.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than ISU ($6,406 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 135% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($7,626 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Idaho State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,145 vs. $8,797)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or ISU .
ISU vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (26% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $700 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,300)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $12,337 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,950)
- City Tech graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($109 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/