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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | SU | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 4,260 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 377.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at SU than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($33,790.00 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 SU ($12,329 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 2.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,230 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 117.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($23,467 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 10 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than SU (80.4%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or SU? 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 SU and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,700 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,754 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($167 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/