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Overview |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 86% |
Admission |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $109 |
Diversity |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at City Tech than Western Connecticut State University ($14,880.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than WestConn ($5,417 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 44% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,131 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Western Connecticut State University (86% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($7,943 vs. $7,904)
WestConn vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than City Tech (80.7%)
WestConn vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/