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Overview |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $144 |
Diversity |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Staten Island?
- Governors State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at GSU than CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,024.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than GSU ($7,217 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 82.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,000 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 48.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,987 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
GSU vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and GSU.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $2,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,600)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $3,263 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $17,250)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($144 vs. $178)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/