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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Long Island University-C W Post Campus based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 15,737 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Pitt?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 85.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,684.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($24,286 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 36.5% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($12,360 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 155.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($27,862 vs. $10,919)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 262 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) 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 Pitt (49.1%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (79% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,909)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/