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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $227 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 1,990 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 79% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at F&M than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($65,652.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than F&M ($25,802 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 12.2% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($15,040 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($49,177 vs. $27,862)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or F&M? 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 F&M and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,600)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/