CSI-CUNY vs Old Westbury

College of Staten Island CUNY and SUNY College at Old Westbury, both esteemed institutions within the State University of New York system, offer distinct educational experiences. College of Staten Island CUNY boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. SUNY College at Old Westbury, on the other hand, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. While both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs, College of Staten Island CUNY excels in fields like Health Professions and Related Programs, while SUNY College at Old Westbury shines in areas such as Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Staten Island CUNY	SUNY College at Old Westbury
Overview
Location	Staten Island, New York	Old Westbury, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	76.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1070 - 1260
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	11,794	4,613
Total number of admissions given out	11,695	3,532
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,603	474
Yield rate	22.3%	13.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,805 Out of state: $39,755	In state: $40,371 Out of state: $50,281
Average net price	$6,818	$6,979
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $16,980
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $15,640 Meal plan: $3,950	Room/dormitory: $8,060 Meal plan: $4,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,933	73.0% Average amount $9,760
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $4,740	15.0% Average amount $4,862
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,922	3.0% Average amount $3,714

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,743 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	4,033 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Graduate students	1,050 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%	348 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.2%
International students	2.3%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	440	1,205
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Psychology Health Professions Education	Business Social Sciences Education Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.9%	48.1%
Dropout rate	29.2%	14.0%
Transferred out	32.8%	34.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $109,286 Year 3: $117,824 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $97,852 Year 2: $94,579 Year 3: $97,105 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,632 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $78,941 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,040 Year 2: $59,948 Year 3: $71,841 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,127 Year 2: $61,888 Year 3: $69,110 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,618 Year 2: $66,104 Year 3: $67,407 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,020 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $60,138 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,396 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $57,179 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,139 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $56,980 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,578 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,689	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,006 Year 2: $61,814 Year 3: $73,406 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,003 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $71,215 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,861 Year 2: $50,742 Year 3: $56,123 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,816 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $50,229 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,364 Year 2: $30,305 Year 3: $47,236 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,057 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $46,765 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,037 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $46,223 Social Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,225 Year 2: $38,505 Year 3: $43,486 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,745 Year 2: $34,621 Year 3: $42,430 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,821 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $39,249

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