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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 453.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at Wilkes than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($39,134.00 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 Wilkes ($12,329 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 37.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,530 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 173.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($29,441 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 58 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,600 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($167 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/