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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Staten Island?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.9% higher at Staten Island than Southern University and A & M College ($14,880.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southern University and A & M College ($7,217 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 114.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,366 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 7.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,061 vs. $7,514)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Southern University and A & M College (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $16,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $30,750)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($144 vs. $317)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/