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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 5,416 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 38% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($50,624.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Widener University-Main Campus ($25,802 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 11% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($15,200 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Widener University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 16.3% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($32,412 vs. $27,862)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 22 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) 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 Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $4,900 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/