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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 16,322 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at St John's than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($48,500.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than St John's ($22,620 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 14.8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,354 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Long Island University C W Post Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 13.5% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($33,773 vs. $29,747)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 70 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming St John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than St John's (79.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or St John's? 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 St John's and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $6,800 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/