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Overview |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $240 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,785 students)
Staten Island vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Staten Island than West Virginia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than WVSU ($7,217 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 64.2% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,214 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,482 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than West Virginia State University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $12,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $32,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $9,263 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $23,250)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($144 vs. $240)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/