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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,420 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 450.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at CHC than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($38,950.00 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 CHC ($12,329 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 4.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,530 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than SUNY College at Old Westbury (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 172% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($29,288 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 29 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or CHC? 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 CHC and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $1,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,235 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,481)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($167 vs. $273)
- More SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/