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Overview |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $315 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 569 students)
Staten Island vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Potomac College-Herndon?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at Staten Island than Potomac College Herndon ($14,880.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 76.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,360 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Potomac College Herndon (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($8,061 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Potomac College Herndon (48% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $6,300 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $16,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($13,987 vs. $30,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($144 vs. $315)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/