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Overview |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,151 students)
Staten Island vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 615.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.4% higher at W&J than CUNY College of Staten Island ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($7,217 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 48.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,524 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 383.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($38,963 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or W&J? 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 W&J and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/