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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 2,319 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Chatham than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($42,250.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Chatham ($22,620 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 21.2% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($14,324 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Long Island University C W Post Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 6.3% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,747 vs. $27,984)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $17,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/