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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 15,737 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 418.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Stony Brook University ($36,684.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($17,213 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 2.9% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,408 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 140.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($27,862 vs. $11,584)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 261 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,600)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/