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Overview |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $167 |
Diversity |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 3.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at UHWO than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($20,304.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($9,103 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 39.2% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($11,530 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than SUNY College at Old Westbury (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 146.7% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,768 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
UHWO vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $4,500 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $1,246 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,246)
- UHWO graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($155 vs. $167)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/