How good is Pace University compared to City College of New York?
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1 Answer
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Both Pace University and City College of New York are Prestigious universities which offers state of the art education to its students. a broad comparison between the two universities is given in the following table:
Parameters
Pace University
City College of New York
City Located
New York
New York
Type of University
Public
Public
Total Enrollment
13,609
14,119
Number or percentage of international students
18%
8.25%
Average Tuition fees*
INR 39.06L
INR 15.46L
Acceptance rate#
83%
63%
Student to faculty ratio
14:1
13:1
*for tuition fees BS in Biology is considered for both universities.
#Acceptance rate is given as per US News and World Report.
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It doesn't affect the admission chances if an international student applies for admissions here without a standardized test like Sthe AT or ACT.
International students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale in high school
- Academic Performance: The essays written by the applicant will be more important to demonstrate the strengths and personality of the applicant.
- English Language Proficiency: To demonstrate English language proficiency by taking IELTS/TOEFL, or PTE, becomes even more important without submission of these standardised test scores.
Indian students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores as this university is test-optional for students. Submitting SAT or ACT scores can prove to be beneficial as it may strengthen the application, especially for competitive programs.
There are three New York City campuses of Pace University, the Pleasantville Campus in Pleasantville, and the Haub Law Campus in White Plains. The address of the main NYC campus is One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States. Moreover, late-night security escort is also offered between buildings.
Pace University is a private university located in the heart of New York City. The university has 3 campuses: the New York City campus, the Pleasantville Campus, and the Haub Law Campus in White Plains. Its main campus is located in Lower Manhattan, near Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, and City Hall Park. It is spread in an area of 218 acres. On the other hand, Pleasantville campus is an hour away from NYC on train. The Haub Law campus houses the university's Law school, Elisabeth Haub School of Law.
The Pace University Cost of Attendance 2025-26 for undergraduate international students can be checked from the table given below.
| Particulars | UG 2025-26 Estimated Cost |
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| Tuition | USD 52,924 (INR 46.2L) |
| Standard Fees | USD 1,951 (INR 1.7L) |
| Food and Housing | USD 24,650 (INR 21.5L) |
| Study Material | USD 1,000 (INR 87.2K) |
| Personal Expenses | USD 1,850 (INR 1.6L) |
| Transportation | USD 1,120 (INR 97.7K) |
1 USD = INR 87.24
*PG costs vary as per the college and programme of choice; students can refer to the official website for the same.
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