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Overview |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $167 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,270 students)
Columbus State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Columbus State University ($16,980.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Columbus State ($12,329 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 4.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,530 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 17.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,768 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 34 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College at Old Westbury students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is higher than Columbus State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $9,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,400)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($167 vs. $268)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/