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Overview |
UNI | City Tech | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
UNI | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 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 |
UNI | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $109 |
Diversity |
UNI | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNI | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 9,013 students)
UNI vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or City Tech?
- University of Northern Iowa is 21.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,396.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at UNI than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,940.00 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 UNI ($5,417 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 125.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,648 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than University of Northern Iowa (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 48.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($7,904 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or UNI .
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than City Tech (80.7%)
UNI vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (67% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,012 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($10,613 vs. $20,625)
- City Tech graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($109 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/