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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than New York Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 6,906 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or VCU?
- New York Institute of Technology is 220.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at New York Institute of Technology than Virginia Commonwealth University ($39,960.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than New York Institute of Technology ($21,294 vs. $22,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 35.2% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($12,279 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 141.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,398 vs. $12,583)
New York Institute of Technology vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 23 points higher than at New York Institute of Technology (1074)
- Incoming New York Institute of Technology students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at New York Institute of Technology (3.5)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than New York Institute of Technology (75.7%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology or VCU? 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 VCU and New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than New York Institute of Technology (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $17,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More New York Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/