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Overview |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $162 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,777 students)
Staten Island vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or SWOSU?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 5.2% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Staten Island than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than SWOSU ($7,217 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 189.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($6,930 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,539 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $15,687)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($144 vs. $162)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/