College comparison

CUNY York College vs SUNY Old Westbury

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	CUNY York College Jamaica, NY	SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY
Acceptance rateCUNY York College is more selective	64%	84%
SAT (25–75)	790–960	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,345	4,162
Avg net price	$4,456	$11,282
Median earnings (10 yr)SUNY Old Westbury reports higher median earnings	$56,945	$58,526
Graduation rate	32%	45%
Median debt	$11,000	$14,997
Economic mobility	6.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is CUNY York College or SUNY Old Westbury harder to get into?

CUNY York College is more selective: CUNY York College's acceptance rate is approximately 64% and SUNY Old Westbury's is approximately 84% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College vs SUNY Old Westbury?

The middle-50% SAT range is 790–960 at CUNY York College and — at SUNY Old Westbury. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.