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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | - | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 3,026 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Arcadia than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($46,430.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Arcadia ($26,771 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 0% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($13,720 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 53.1% larger than aid received Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($30,934 vs. $20,201)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus (3.37)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (62% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,400)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/