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Overview |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1010/1206 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $167 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 4,270 students)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- University of South Alabama is 21.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at University of South Alabama than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($17,232.00 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 South Alabama ($12,329 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 35.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($8,510 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than SUNY College at Old Westbury (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 40.1% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($10,768 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 50 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,254 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($16,246 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($167 vs. $253)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/