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SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 79% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,297 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 121.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($38,340.00 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford ($12,329 vs. $13,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($11,530 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than University of Connecticut Stamford (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 16.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($12,528 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 14 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $15,400 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $5,254 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($16,246 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($167 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/