Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates 24 pts more of its students than College of Staten Island CUNY (61% vs. 37%)

   Graduation rate
2. 2

   William Paterson University of New Jersey's grants cover 35% of its full price on average, vs. 20% at College of Staten Island CUNY

   Aid generosity
3. 3

   College of Staten Island CUNY is a bit larger (9,657 vs. 6,614)

   Undergrads
4. 4

   College of Staten Island CUNY's yield is 4 pts higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey's

   Yield rate
5. 5

   William Paterson University of New Jersey grads earn $4.3K more ten years out than College of Staten Island CUNY's ($57,780 vs. $53,501)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
6. 6

   William Paterson University of New Jersey costs about $3K less per year on average than College of Staten Island CUNY ($23,793 vs. $26,747, all students)

   Average cost, all students

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.