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CUNY Brooklyn College vs CUNY City College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY Brooklyn College CUNY City College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 58% 60%
SAT range (mid 50%) 950-1,340 1,070-1,430
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $3,103 $3,776
Sticker cost of attendance $14,151 $14,403
Graduation rate 54% 57%
Retention rate 80% 79%
Undergraduates 10,543 12,505
Student-faculty ratio 13:1 15:1
Setting Brooklyn, NY New York, NY
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY Brooklyn College or CUNY City College harder to get into?

CUNY Brooklyn College is more selective, with a 58% acceptance rate versus 60% at CUNY City College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Brooklyn College or CUNY City College?

CUNY Brooklyn College has the lower average net price ($3,103 versus $3,776). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.