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Wagner College Delaware State University Lehman Brooklyn College SUNY Empire State College John Jay Queens College Touro College BMCC York Salisbury City Tech| CUNY College of Staten Island | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | OC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Staten Island | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Staten Island | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $124 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | OC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Staten Island | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,905 students)
Staten Island vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or OC?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 76.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Staten Island than Olympic College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than OC ($7,217 vs. $11,629)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 91% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,500 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Olympic College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 54.5% larger than aid received Olympic College ($8,061 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or OC? 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 OC and Staten Island.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $9,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $1,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Staten Island graduates. ($12,000 vs. $13,987)
- OC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Staten Island graduates. ($124 vs. $144)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/