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Overview |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $191 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,775 students)
Staten Island vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 338.8% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at LGCNHS than CUNY College of Staten Island ($30,408.00 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 LGCNHS ($7,217 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 82.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,000 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 31.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,061 vs. $6,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Staten Island.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $6,200 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $4,513 lower median federal student loan debt than LGCNHS graduates. ($13,987 vs. $18,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than LGCNHS graduates. ($144 vs. $191)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/