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Adelphi University Hofstra Molloy College St John's Pace University-New York SUNY Stony Brook Millersville University of Pennsylvania Hunter New York Institute of Technology IPFW Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| Long Island University C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 456 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 456 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State New Kensington?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Penn State New Kensington ($39,458.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($19,294 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 29% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($13,448 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 299.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($29,747 vs. $7,450)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 30 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (89.8%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than Penn State New Kensington (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/