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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $117 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or City College of New York?
- Western State Colorado University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($6,936.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Western State Colorado University than CUNY City College ($18,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Western State Colorado University ($5,181 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 66% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($10,286 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Western State Colorado University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($9,822 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 161 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Western State Colorado University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than Western State Colorado University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/