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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $167 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 4,270 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- University of Northern Colorado is 23.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Northern Colorado than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($22,140.00 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 University of Northern Colorado ($12,329 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($11,530 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 22.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($10,768 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 36 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $5,724 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($16,246 vs. $21,970)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($167 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/