Key differences on Getting in
- 1
SUNY Old Westbury admits 84% vs. 90% at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Acceptance rate - 2
William Paterson University of New Jersey's yield is 0 pts higher than SUNY Old Westbury's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SUNY Old WestburyAccessible
- William Paterson University of New JerseyOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- SUNY Old WestburyTest-blind
- William Paterson University of New JerseyTest-optional
How they read a record
SUNY Old Westbury
GPA and the high school record are required.
William Paterson University of New Jersey
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. 10% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | SUNY Old Westbury | William Paterson University of New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why