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Overview |
MCNY | York | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCNY | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNY | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $90 |
Diversity |
MCNY | York | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
MCNY | York | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or York?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 179% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at MCNY than CUNY York College ($19,338.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than MCNY ($6,670 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 60% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,200 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 42.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,873 vs. $9,036)
MCNY vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than York (59.1%)
MCNY vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY or 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 York and MCNY.
- The graduation rate at MCNY is higher than CUNY York College (25% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $2,700 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $25,700 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($8,800 vs. $34,500)
- York graduates are paying $266 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($90 vs. $356)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/