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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 436% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($37,896.00 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($12,329 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 62.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,530 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 141.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($25,979 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $6,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,100)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,900)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($167 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/