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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 1010/1206 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $167 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 4,270 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Saint Cloud State University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at St. Cloud State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($18,695.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than St. Cloud State University ($12,329 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 15.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($9,950 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 78.2% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($10,768 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 35 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
St. Cloud State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $100 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $6,254 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($167 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/