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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 42% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 172 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at PAFA than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($40,500.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than PAFA ($26,771 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 27.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,720 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 25.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($20,201 vs. $16,087)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (73% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $32,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $22,000)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,500)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/