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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 726.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.2% higher at Syracuse than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($58,440.00 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 Syracuse ($12,329 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 48.9% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($11,530 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Syracuse University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 222.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($34,737 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 200 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,300 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/