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Overview |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $144 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 0% |
Students |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Staten Island?
- Fisher College is 378.4% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at Fisher College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($33,150.00 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 Fisher College ($7,217 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisher College are 15.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,340 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Fisher College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 215.2% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($25,406 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
Fisher College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is the same as at CUNY College of Staten Island (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $9,100 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $19,187)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($144 vs. $198)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/