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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | - | ||
| Admitted | 629 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $144 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Staten Island?
- Washington Adventist University is 237.7% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Washington Adventist University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($23,400.00 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 Washington Adventist University ($7,217 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 92.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,440 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 92.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,534 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Washington Adventist University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Washington Adventist University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,052 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,039)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($144 vs. $269)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/