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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $167 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 4,270 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Jacksonville State University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Jacksonville State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($19,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,953 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 33.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($8,640 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 6.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,768 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 67 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is higher than Jacksonville State University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $9,600 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $7,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($167 vs. $240)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/