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Overview |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | - | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $143 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 807 students)
Staten Island vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Staten Island than Plaza College ($14,880.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Plaza College ($7,217 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 186.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($7,000 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 18.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,061 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Staten Island.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $17,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $72 lower median federal student loan debt than Staten Island graduates. ($13,915 vs. $13,987)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Staten Island graduates. ($143 vs. $144)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/