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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #729 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 1,196 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Brandywine?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 150.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State Brandywine ($36,684.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($21,600 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 21.1% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($13,930 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 189.1% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($27,862 vs. $9,638)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 41 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (92.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than Penn State Brandywine (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/