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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,449 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,495 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,516 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 45% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,511 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 5,507 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $191 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,449 students vs. 1,770 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 344.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at LGCNHS than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($31,438.00 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 LGCNHS ($10,495 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 60% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,440 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (79% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 42.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,516 vs. $6,657)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $2,254 lower median federal student loan debt than LGCNHS graduates. ($16,246 vs. $18,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than LGCNHS graduates. ($167 vs. $191)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/