Key differences on Getting in
- 1
College of Staten Island CUNY's yield is 4 pts higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey's
Yield rate - 2
William Paterson University of New Jersey admits 90% vs. 92% at College of Staten Island CUNY
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- William Paterson University of New JerseyOpen
- College of Staten Island CUNYOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- William Paterson University of New JerseyTest-optional
- College of Staten Island CUNYTest-optional
How they read a record
William Paterson University of New Jersey
and GPA are both very important. 10% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
College of Staten Island CUNY
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | William Paterson University of New Jersey | College of Staten Island CUNY |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why