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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 8,918 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Quinnipiac University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $39,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Quinnipiac than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($50,400.00 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 Quinnipiac ($22,620 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 5.4% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,470 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Long Island University C W Post Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 1% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($30,035 vs. $29,747)
Quinnipiac vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 85 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) 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 Quinnipiac (77%)
Quinnipiac vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Long Island University-C W Post 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/