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Overview |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | - | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $274 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,082 students)
Staten Island vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 244.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than CUNY College of Staten Island ($23,900.00 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($7,217 vs. $10,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 119.2% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,150 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 192.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($23,589 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (48% vs. 9%)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($144 vs. $274)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/