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CUNY York College vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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

CUNY York College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 64% 63%
SAT range (mid 50%) 790-960 1,375-1,510
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 30-34
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $4,456 $36,228
Sticker cost of attendance $14,330 $82,404
Graduation rate 32% 84%
Retention rate 57% 91%
Undergraduates 4,345 5,714
Student-faculty ratio 13:1 14:1
Setting Jamaica, NY Troy, NY
Type Public Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a None
Test policy n/a Required for some

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

Common questions

Is CUNY York College or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute harder to get into?

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is more selective, with a 63% acceptance rate versus 64% at CUNY York College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY York College or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

CUNY York College has the lower average net price ($4,456 versus $36,228). 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.