Cal Poly Humboldt vs Old Westbury

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and SUNY College at Old Westbury, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, await your exploration. Humboldt, nestled amidst the redwoods of Arcata, California, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Old Westbury, situated in the suburban landscape of Old Westbury, New York, offers a more selective admissions process and a smaller, close-knit community. Delve into the comparison table to discover the nuances that set these universities apart, from their diverse student demographics and popular majors to their distinct graduation rates. Whether you seek adventure in the great outdoors or thrive in a vibrant suburban setting, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	SUNY College at Old Westbury
Overview
Location	Arcata, California	Old Westbury, New York
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	91.5%	76.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1070 - 1260
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	7,013	4,613
Total number of admissions given out	6,414	3,532
Admitted students who chose to enroll	629	474
Yield rate	9.8%	13.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,668 Out of state: $37,548	In state: $40,371 Out of state: $50,281
Average net price	$13,904	$6,979
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $16,980
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,638 Meal plan: $5,600	Room/dormitory: $8,060 Meal plan: $4,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	75.0% Average amount $9,716	73.0% Average amount $9,760
Students receiving federal student loan	36.0% Average amount $4,831	15.0% Average amount $4,862
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,255	3.0% Average amount $3,714

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,354 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	4,033 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Graduate students	554 Men 30.0% Women 70.0%	348 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	7.0%	0.2%
International students	1.3%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,069	1,205
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Washington Colorado Hawaii	New York New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Natural Resources and Conservation Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Liberal Arts Social Sciences	Business Social Sciences Education Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	47.5%	48.1%
Dropout rate	42.0%	14.0%
Transferred out	7.8%	34.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,497 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $69,150 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,856 Year 2: $48,265 Year 3: $60,145 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $58,243 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,405 Year 2: $53,045 Year 3: $57,583 Forestry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,805 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,240 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,362 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $45,717 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,892 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $42,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,215 Year 2: $36,294 Year 3: $41,528 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,882 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $39,496 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,867 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $37,639	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,006 Year 2: $61,814 Year 3: $73,406 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,003 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $71,215 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,861 Year 2: $50,742 Year 3: $56,123 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,816 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $50,229 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,364 Year 2: $30,305 Year 3: $47,236 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,057 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $46,765 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,037 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $46,223 Social Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,225 Year 2: $38,505 Year 3: $43,486 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,745 Year 2: $34,621 Year 3: $42,430 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,821 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $39,249

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