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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 31.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than NDSU ($12,329 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 24% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($9,300 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than North Dakota State University Main Campus (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 87.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,768 vs. $5,732)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 96 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or NDSU? 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 NDSU and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,000 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $7,054 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($16,246 vs. $23,300)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($167 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/