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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH Wagner College California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University Delaware State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| CUNY College of Staten Island | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $156 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 6,128 students)
Staten Island vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or CSU Channel Islands?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,622.00 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 CSU Channel Islands ($7,217 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 23% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,300 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than California State University Channel Islands (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 16.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,412 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $1,000 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $1,196 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($13,987 vs. $15,183)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($144 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/