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PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Wagner College LHU Delaware State University Lehman PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Brooklyn College SUNY Empire State College John Jay| CUNY College of Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,922 students)
Staten Island vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion 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 28.6% higher at Staten Island than PennWest Clarion ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 55.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,930 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than PennWest Clarion (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,061 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $5,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,200)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,013 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/