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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 3,757 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mary Washington College?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 310.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of Mary Washington ($36,684.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($21,863 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 39.6% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($12,090 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 208% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($27,862 vs. $9,046)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 100 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) 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 Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (71% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $900 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $54,600)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/