Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BC Lehman Queens College Valencia College Santa Fe College Medgar John Jay Barry University FIU City College of New York York Miami| Miami Dade College | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MDC | City Tech | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,139 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MDC | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,406 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,367 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,209 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
MDC | City Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | City Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MDC | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $109 |
Diversity |
MDC | City Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | City Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MDC | City Tech | ||
| 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
- Miami Dade College is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 13,767 students)
MDC vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 248.8% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at City Tech than Miami Dade College ($14,880.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than City Tech ($5,367 vs. $5,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY New York City College of Technology are 21.2% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($21,788 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 9.6% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($7,904 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or MDC .
MDC vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC 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 MDC.
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $8,900 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than City Tech graduates. ($8,703 vs. $10,613)
- MDC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than City Tech graduates. ($89 vs. $109)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/