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College of Staten Island CUNY vs St. John's University-New York

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

College of Staten Island CUNY St. John's University-New York
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 92% 83%
SAT range (mid 50%) 890-1,250 1,150-1,340
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 24-29
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $5,579 $29,999
Sticker cost of attendance $14,795 $65,527
Graduation rate 34% 66%
Retention rate 76% 79%
Undergraduates 9,657 9,477
Student-faculty ratio 17:1 16:1
Setting Staten Island, NY Queens, NY
Type Public Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a None
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is College of Staten Island CUNY or St. John's University-New York harder to get into?

St. John's University-New York is more selective, with a 83% acceptance rate versus 92% at College of Staten Island CUNY. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, College of Staten Island CUNY or St. John's University-New York?

College of Staten Island CUNY has the lower average net price ($5,579 versus $29,999). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.