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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than PennWest California ($16,980.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 10.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($10,416 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than PennWest California (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,768 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 73 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $4,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,754 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($167 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/