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Overview |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 162 | ||
| Admitted | - | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $208 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 21% |
Students |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 805 students)
Staten Island vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($15,980.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Maria College of Albany than CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,980.00 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 Maria College of Albany ($7,217 vs. $17,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 111.6% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,480 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Maria College of Albany (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is 9.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,818 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
Staten Island vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Staten Island.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $1,700 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $6,131 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($13,987 vs. $20,118)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($144 vs. $208)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/