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Overview |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $265 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,004 students)
Staten Island vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or WSSU?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 103.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Staten Island than Winston Salem State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than WSSU ($7,217 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 78.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,220 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 3.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,350 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Winston Salem State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $9,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $35,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,676 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,663)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($144 vs. $265)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/