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Overview |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 4,449 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $10,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 6,511 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 5,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1010/1206 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $167 |
Diversity |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 4,449 students)
Northwest vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Northwest Missouri State University ($16,980.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Northwest ($10,495 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 14% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,788 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 9.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,516 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 52 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (84.6%)
Northwest vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY College at Old Westbury and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $5,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,200)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($167 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/