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Overview |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 6,509 students)
Staten Island vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Staten Island than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 92.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,416 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,061 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $2,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/