College of Staten Island CUNY's Value

Is CSI a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from CSI below.

Within New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

College of Staten Island CUNY's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands College of Staten Island CUNY in the #101 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, You May Not Get a Great Education, So At Least Try to Have Fun With No Money

College of Staten Island CUNY's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend CSI is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,419 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns below average marks for quality, its pricing is more in-line with an above average school, making this an overpriced option for the education it delivers.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of Staten Island CUNY compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$93,120 - University of Charleston $95,182 - Maranatha Baptist University $102,586 - University of Maine at Farmington
Average	Fair	$106,633 - University of New Orleans
	Low	$117,733 - North Carolina Central University $122,847 - California State University - Dominguez Hills $124,666 - Weber State University
Overpriced	Poor	$135,699 - Franklin Pierce University $147,623 - Ohio Dominican University $153,175 - College of Staten Island CUNY $174,603 - American Musical and Dramatic Academy

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $153,175 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of Staten Island CUNY will cost you about $153,175. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,563 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$32,563
Average Years to Graduate	4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$153,175

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of Staten Island CUNY. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$172,579	787	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$153,175	1,200	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$138,537	1,221	F-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$149,274	43	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$129,870	62	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$115,231	62	F+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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College of Staten Island CUNY's Value

Is CSI a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Within New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Nationally, You May Not Get a Great Education, So At Least Try to Have Fun With No Money

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $153,175 for That Piece of Paper

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