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Overview |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $403 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,434 students)
Staten Island vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Central State University?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Staten Island than Central State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Central State University ($7,217 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 84% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,900 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 16.1% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,061 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Staten Island vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Central State University? 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 Central State University and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Central State University (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $17,900 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $27,200)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $25,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $39,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $259 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($144 vs. $403)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/