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Overview |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 85% |
Admission |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $167 |
Diversity |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bates | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Bates College is 763.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.6% higher at Bates than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($61,066.00 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 Bates ($12,329 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 49.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,530 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Bates College (85% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 377.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($51,414 vs. $10,768)
Bates vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,100 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $1,796 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($14,450 vs. $16,246)
- Bates graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($149 vs. $167)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/