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Overview |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 15,737 students)
UMass vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 126.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at UMass than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($37,405.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($22,291 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 19.5% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($14,123 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 125.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($27,862 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 216 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming UMass students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) 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 UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $600 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,600)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/