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Overview |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,270 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oldwestbury.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,530 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,329 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,768 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 83% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,825 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1206 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,246 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $167 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Old Westbury | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Old Westbury or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at VCU than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($33,726.00 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 VCU ($12,329 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 6.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,530 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Virginia Commonwealth University (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 16.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($12,583 vs. $10,768)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Old Westbury or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or SUNY College at Old Westbury .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 102 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than VCU (91%)
SUNY College at Old Westbury vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Old Westbury or VCU? 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 VCU and SUNY College at Old Westbury.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $900 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $7,004 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($16,246 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($167 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/