Western Washington University (WWU) vs CSI-CUNY

Western Washington University and College of Staten Island CUNY, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, await your exploration. Western Washington University, nestled in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, boasts an acceptance rate of 84%, while College of Staten Island CUNY, located in the vibrant New York City borough of Staten Island, welcomes 48% of applicants. Delve into the comparison table to discover the diverse academic programs at both universities, ranging from popular majors like Business and Psychology to specialized fields such as Marine Biology and Public Health. Explore the student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional details that will help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	College of Staten Island CUNY	Western Washington University
Overview
Location	Staten Island, New York	Bellingham, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	81.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	96.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $100
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1310
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	11,794	10,580
Total number of admissions given out	11,695	10,167
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,603	2,874
Yield rate	22.3%	28.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not 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: $26,634 Out of state: $43,861
Average net price	$6,818	$11,388
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $7,572 Out of state: $24,799
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $15,640 Meal plan: $3,950	$13,079
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,933	82.0% Average amount $7,112
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $4,740	29.0% Average amount $4,929
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,922	3.0% Average amount $15,435

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,743 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	14,019 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	1,050 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%	1,106 Men 36.4% Women 63.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.3%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	440	3,985
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Psychology Health Professions Education	Education Psychology Business Multidisciplinary Studies Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.9%	67.7%
Dropout rate	29.2%	30.6%
Transferred out	32.8%	N/A
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	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,837 Year 2: $81,333 Year 3: $92,019 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,492 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $78,577 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,314 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $76,877 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,624 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $71,599 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,592 Year 2: $60,920 Year 3: $64,540 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $60,325 Year 3: $64,302 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,243 Year 2: $49,572 Year 3: $60,999 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,788 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $58,090 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,818 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $57,268 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,065 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $57,167

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