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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $217 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 16,322 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 458.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than SUNY at Albany ($39,458.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($19,165 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 7.2% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,182 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than SUNY at Albany (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 205.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($29,747 vs. $9,747)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 81 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $1,200 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $54,600)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/