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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 15,737 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 99.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State Main Campus ($36,684.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State ($25,802 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 32.4% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($12,744 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 176.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($27,862 vs. $10,066)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 192 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (87% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/