College comparison

College of Staten Island CUNY vs Purdue University Northwest

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	92%	72%
SAT (25–75)	890–1250	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,657	5,671
Avg net price	$5,579	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)College of Staten Island CUNY reports higher median earnings	$53,501	$48,318
Graduation rate	34%	43%
Median debt	$14,350	$21,229
Economic mobility	4.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is College of Staten Island CUNY or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: College of Staten Island CUNY's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for College of Staten Island CUNY vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1250 at College of Staten Island CUNY and 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.