Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wagner College Delaware State University Lehman Brooklyn College SUNY Empire State College John Jay Queens College LHU Temple Touro College BMCC Penn State| CUNY College of Staten Island | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pct.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,241 students)
Staten Island vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 122.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Penn College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($23,190.00 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 Penn College ($7,217 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 65.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,130 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 11.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,061 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $7,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $21,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/