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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | Point Park University | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 3,288 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 393.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at Point Park University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($34,880.00 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 Point Park University ($12,329 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 6.2% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,530 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 139.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($25,771 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is the same at Point Park University (995)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Point Park University (82%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or Point Park University? 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 Point Park University and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $5,800 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,800)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/