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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | BC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Staten Island | BC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $54 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,044 students)
Staten Island vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or BC?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 163.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.2% higher at Staten Island than Brazosport College ($14,880.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Staten Island ($4,718 vs. $7,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 130.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,700 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Brazosport College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 100.6% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($8,061 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or BC? 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 BC and Staten Island.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $5,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $8,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Staten Island graduates. ($5,250 vs. $13,987)
- BC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Staten Island graduates. ($54 vs. $144)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/