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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $320 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 6,045 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or NSU?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 491.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Norfolk State University ($35,038.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($12,272 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($11,692 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 81.1% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($20,201 vs. $11,153)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at NSU (2.9)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or NSU? 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 NSU and Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $17,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,700)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,000)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($263 vs. $320)
- More Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/