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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 2,420 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or USciences?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 42.2% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of the Sciences ($36,684.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 4.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,876 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of the Sciences (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($27,862 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 135 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming USciences students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or USciences? 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 USciences and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $36,500 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/