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Overview |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $124 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 227 students)
Staten Island vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Centra College?
- Centra College is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Staten Island than Centra College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Centra College ($7,217 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 113.2% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,406 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 24.1% larger than aid received Centra College ($8,061 vs. $6,495)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Staten Island.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $300 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $1,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Staten Island graduates. ($12,042 vs. $13,987)
- Centra College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Staten Island graduates. ($124 vs. $144)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/