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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $305 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 4,648 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or VSU?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 532.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.8% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Virginia State University ($35,038.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($15,773 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($11,544 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 75.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($20,201 vs. $11,498)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at VSU (2.85)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or VSU? 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 VSU and Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $17,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,700)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,500)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($263 vs. $305)
- More Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/