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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,449 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,495 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,516 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,511 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 5,507 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,449 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 644% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($52,598.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($10,495 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 15.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,440 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 293.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($37,458 vs. $9,516)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 37 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $12,900 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/