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Overview |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,842 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,842 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,984 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,729 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,194 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
St John's | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 578 students)
St John's vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or City College of New York?
- St John's College is 446.1% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($37,842.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.3% higher at St John's than CUNY City College ($37,842.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than St John's ($4,599 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 20.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,984 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than CUNY City College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 172.8% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($25,194 vs. $9,236)
St John's vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than St John's (44.3%)
St John's vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's or City College of New 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 City College of New York and St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than CUNY City College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $8,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,200)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/