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Lehman Queens College Penn State Medgar John Jay City College of New York UHart CCSU York Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Quinnipiac| University of Saint Joseph | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | City Tech | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
USJ | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
USJ | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USJ | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or City Tech?
- University of Saint Joseph is 558.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.5% higher at USJ than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($45,608.00 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 USJ ($5,417 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 60.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($13,590 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than CUNY New York City College of Technology (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 268.1% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,098 vs. $7,904)
USJ vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or USJ .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USJ (79.6%)
USJ vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (56% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,200 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/