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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 1,328 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 168.6% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($36,684.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($18,194 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 42.8% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($11,820 vs. $16,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus as University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 166.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($27,862 vs. $10,466)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 21 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Long Island University-C W Post Campus (92.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $3,400 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,909)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/