Side-by-side
College of Staten Island CUNY vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same s setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (92% vs 78%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| College of Staten Island CUNY | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92% | 78% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $7,490 | $10,775 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $15,440 | $22,599 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $7,490 | $10,775 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $15,440 | $22,599 |
| Graduation rate | 33% | 70% |
| Total enrollment | 9,657 | 14,164 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/college-of-staten-island-cuny-vs-west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania.