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Overview |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $320 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,783 students)
Staten Island vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or NSU?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 20.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at NSU than CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,920.00 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 NSU ($7,217 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 84.9% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,844 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,164 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NSU (2.9)
Staten Island vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or NSU? 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 NSU and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Norfolk State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $8,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $17,013 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $31,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($144 vs. $320)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/