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Overview |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $167 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Westfield State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,270 students)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Westfield State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Westfield State University ($12,329 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 11.8% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,530 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 56% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,768 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 6 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $200 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $6,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $22,750)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($167 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/