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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 510 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $19,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $10,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 714 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1060/1320 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 510 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Hazleton?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 169.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State Hazleton ($39,458.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($19,920 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 44.4% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($12,022 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State Hazleton (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 175.2% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($29,747 vs. $10,808)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 58 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (89.8%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Hazleton is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Hazleton 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/