Empire State University vs College of Staten Island CUNY
College of Staten Island CUNY is harder to get into (92% vs open admission admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $3,153 vs $11,131 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Empire State University | College of Staten Island CUNY |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | Open admission | 92% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 890–1250 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Empire State University | College of Staten Island CUNY |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $20,825 | $13,314 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $11,131 | $3,153 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $21,041 | $11,103 |
| Measure | Empire State University | College of Staten Island CUNY |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,809 | $1,506 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $12,322 | $1,612 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $11,795 | $4,890 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $14,466 | $6,803 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,243 | $11,046 |
| Measure | Empire State University | College of Staten Island CUNY |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 7,585 | 9,657 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 29% | 33% |
| Come back for year two | 66% | 76% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $59,509 | $59,992 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 | $13,500 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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