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Case Western Adelphi University RPI Colgate BU Hofstra Vassar Molloy College St John's Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse| Long Island University C W Post Campus | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,322 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,458 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,458 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,354 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,747 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 11,130 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $253 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 12,160 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 60% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at U of R than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($63,150.00 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 U of R ($22,620 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,354 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Rochester (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 40.2% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($41,700 vs. $29,747)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) 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 U of R (35.9%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or U of R? 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 U of R and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (83% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $16,400 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $54,600)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- U of R graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/