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Overview |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $346 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 697 students)
Staten Island vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,432.00 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($7,217 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 78.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,262 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 68.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,571 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Staten Island vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $14,400 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $30,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $19,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($13,987 vs. $33,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($144 vs. $346)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/