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Overview |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Staten Island?
- Chicago State University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Staten Island than Chicago State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Staten Island ($6,446 vs. $7,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 45.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,800 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 97.1% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,891 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
CSU vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Chicago State University (48% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $6,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,300)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $17,263 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $31,250)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($144 vs. $323)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/